140R3025P0006_WBR_1413_106-1_Template_1_Determination_to_solicit_from_a_single_source_under_SAT__FAR_13_(3)_1.pdf

Solicitation Number: 140R3025Q0009 Page 1 of 2

WBR 1413.106-1 Template 1 eFile - B02

(11/2020)

DETERMINATION TO SOLICIT FROM A SINGLE SOURCE

Pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), for purchases not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) Contracting Officers may solicit from only one source if the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source is reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, or industrial mobilization).

Pursuant to FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(ii), when a single source is identified to provide a portion of the purchase as a Brand-Name, the documentation in paragraph 3 must state that this determination is only for a portion of the requirement.

1. Agency and Contracting Activity. U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Region, Acquisitions and Assistance Management Office

2. Name and Address of Single Source. Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ), 1110 West Washington Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007-2952.

3. Description of Supplies/Services and Estimated Cost. Payment of fees for five state issued permits for air and water. Period of performance is expected to be January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025 with subsequent option years to follow with the same dates. The estimated cost is $69,405 for the five-year period.

4. Description of Circumstances, including why only one source is reasonably available.

In accordance with FAR 13.106-1 (b)(1)(i), The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality is a State Government entity and is the only source that issues air quality and water permit in the State of Arizona.

5. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Price. The rates for this requirement are regulated by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality which is a State Government entity.

The Federal Government receives no discount. All private and Government entities pay the same fee. Arizona Department of Environmental Quality bases their fees per statute, Arizona Administrative Code, Title 18, Chapter 2 511 – Fees Related to General Permits (b) – Administration of Inspection Fee (See attached published price lists).

6. Description of Market Research. ADEQ is the only source that can issue the State permits.

The fees must be paid to remain in compliance with State regulations.

Solicitation Number: 140R3025Q0009 Page 2 of 2

WBR 1413.106-1 Template 1 eFile - B02

(11/2020)

SIGNATURES

PREPARED BY:

Name: Harris Abellon

Date:

CONTRACTING OFFICER (CO) (FAR 13.106-1(b)):(All Values)

Name: Nicholas Clements

Date:

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