A08_JOFOC_Signed.pdf

Last updated 9/16/2019

ATTACHMENT 3

JUSTIFICATION FOR AN EXCEPTION TO FAIR OPPORTUNITY

Over SAT (FAR 16.505(b)(2))

PR Number _44018616________________________

1. Identification of the Agency and the Contracting Activity: Department of the Interior/NPS Con

Ops West/Mount Rainier National Park

2. Nature and/or description of the action being approved: We are purchasing tires to match the existing tires in order to change out tires on a plow without swapping out the entire fleet’s wheels.

The tires must meet the following salient characteristics:

Size - 395/85R20 20 ply Tread Pattern - MV/T Load Rating - L

3. A description of the Supplies or Services required to meet the Agency’s needs, including the estimated value: These tires, in good condition, are key to the proper function of the snowplows in extreme winter conditions. It is important to maintain the same tread pattern for plow control and function. This tread pattern matches the tread on each plow tire including what is in stock. In a typical winter each of the four snowplows can go through four sets of tires. Market Research has shown the price of the tires at $1,050.00/each; grand total of $14,700 for fourteen.

4. Identification of the exception to fair opportunity (see 16.505(b)(2)) and the supporting rationale, including a demonstration that the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications or the nature of the acquisition requires use of the exception cited. If the contracting officer uses the logical follow-on exception, the rationale shall describe why the relationship between the initial order and the follow-on is logical (e.g., in terms of scope, period of performance, or value). The tread pattern on tires are OEM on the fleet plows. If one tire needs to be replaced, we may be able to replace two tires on each side of the truck, instead of all four. We cannot change out all four tires every time we have an issue with one tire. These meet the brand name specification as required under FAR 13.5 under which the RFQ is being issued.

5. A determination by the contracting officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable. The price is anticipated to be determined reasonably through competition through public posting of an RFQ on SAM.gov

6. Any other facts supporting the justification: The proposed tires are OEM to the equipment.

7. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers that led to the exception to fair opportunity before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services is made: Sources sought posted on GSA eBuy identified one open market contractor; an inquiry was sent to Defense Logistics Agency with no response.

8. Certification by Technical or Requirements Personnel:

I certify that any supporting data that is the responsibility of technical or requirements personnel (i.e. verifying the Government’s minimum needs or requirements or other rationale for an exception to fair opportunity) which form a basis for the justification have been certified as complete and accurate:

ATTACHMENT 3

JUSTIFICATION & APPROVAL FOR AN EXCEPTION TO FAIR OPPORTUNITY

Over SAT (FAR 16.505(b))

PR Number ____________________________

(Signature)________________________________________ (Date) _______________________

(Type or Print Name): __________________________________________________ (Title):

I certify that the justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief:

(Signature) _______________________________________ (Date) _____________________

(Type or Print Name): __________________________________________________ Contracting Officer

For orders up to and including $50,000, this contracting officer’s certification serves as the approval of the justification.

Reviewed for Legal Sufficiency by Solicitor’s Office (over $500,000 or as requested):

(Signature) _______________________________________ (Date) ___________________

(Type or Print Name): _________________________________________________ Attorney-Advisor

Reviewed/Concur/Approved by:

(Signature) _____________________________________ (Date) ___________________

(Type or Print Name): _________________________________________________ Chief of the Contracting Officer

For orders exceeding SAT, but not exceeding $750,000, this certification serves as the Approval of the justification.

Approved by:

(Signature) _______________________________________ (Date) __________________

(Type or Print Name): _________________________________________________ Bureau Competition Advocate

For orders exceeding $750,000, but not exceeding $15,000,000, this certification serves as the Approval of the justification.

*NOTE: The approving official shall indicate which one of the circumstances in FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(A) through (E) applies.

06/04/2025 Hal Hoversten

Jim Ziolkowski Chief of Facility Maintenance, MORA.

06/04/2025

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