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JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION

In accordance with FAR 6.302 or FAR 13.501(a), the proposed contractual action is pursuant to the statutory authority identified in paragraph 4. This template is required for actions over the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (unless the procurement is acquired as a limited source IAW FAR 8.405-6 or is an Exception to Fair Opportunity IAW FAR 16.505(b)(2)).

1. Agency and Contracting Activity (FAR 6.303-2(b)(1)). U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Missouri Basin Region, MB-5000.

2. Nature/Description of Action (FAR 6.303-2(b)(2)). Bureau of Reclamation anticipates a firm fixed-price purchase order to a single contractor. This justification for other than full and open competition is only for a brand-name acquisition.

3. Description of Supplies/Services (FAR 6.303-2(b)(3)). Yellowtail Dam requires the delivery of 1,485 gallons, by means of 55-gallon drums (Quantity 27), of new Chevron Regal R&O ISO 32 Turbine Oil, product number 273209. The estimated total contract value is .

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4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other than Full and Open Competition (FAR 6.303- 2(b)(4)). (Check one)

Authority FAR Coverage Application ☐ 41 U.S.C. 1901 FAR 13.501 Only one responsible source using Simplified

Acquisition Procedures (above SAT but at or below $7.5M)

☐ 41 U.S.C. 1903 FAR 13.501 Special emergency procurement authority

☐ 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) FAR 6.302-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements

☒ 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) FAR 6.302-1(c) Application for brand-name descriptions

☐ 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(2) FAR 6.302-2 Unusual and compelling urgency

☐ 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(3) FAR 6.302-3 Industrial mobilization; engineering, developmental or research capability; or expert services

☐ 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(4) FAR 6.302-4 International Agreement ☐ 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(5) FAR 6.302-5 Authorized or required by statute ☐ 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(6) FAR 6.302-6 National Security ☐ 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(7) FAR 6.302-7 Public Interest

5. Demonstration of Contractor’s Unique Qualifications (FAR 6.303-2(b)(5)).

Lubrication of Power plant equipment is regulated by the Bureau of Reclamation’s Facilities, Instructions, Standards, and Techniques (FIST), Volume 2-4, Lubrication of Powerplant Equipment. Section 5.1.4 Oil Compatibility states, “When it becomes necessary to replenish an oil lubrication system, the best practice is to always use oil that is identical to the oil already in the system. Similar oils made by different manufacturers for the same service may be incompatible because of different additives in the oils. The additives may react with one another, causing a depletion of these additives and leaving the oil unable to perform as it was intended”. Deviating from the currently in-use oil (Chevron Regal R&O 32 product number 273209) poses unacceptable risks to mission success.

6. Description of efforts made to maximize competition (FAR 6.303-2(b)(6)).

Solicitation 140R6024Q0065 is being posted on SAM.gov as a Total Small Business set-aside. All responsible small business sources that believe they have the capability to meet this need may submit a quotation.

7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost (FAR 6.303-2(b)(7)). In accordance with FAR 13.106-3(a)(1) price reasonableness will be determined based on competitive quotations or offers. If only one quotation is received, then price reasonableness will be based on one or more of the methods in FAR 13.106-3(a)(2).

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8. Description of Market Research Conducted (FAR 6.303-2(b)(8)). Market research indicates that Chevron Regal R&O ISO 32 Turbine Oil is a commercial product and is readily available in the commercial market. Market research also indicates that there are more than 3 small businesses capable of providing Chevron Regal R&O ISO 32 Turbine

Oil.

9. Any Other Supporting Facts (FAR 6.303-2(b)(9)). NIA

10. Listing of Interested Sources (FAR 6.303-2(b)(10)). NIA

11. Actions Taken to Remove Barriers to Competition (FAR 6.303-2(b)(11)). The solicitation provides all small businesses an equitable opportunity to compete for this supply requirement.

SIGNATURES

PREPARED BY:

X Name: Howard Heflin

CONTRACTING OFFICER (CO) (FAR 6.304(a)(1) or FAR 13.501(a)(2)(i)): (All Values)

X Name: Howard Heflin

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