2022 Lewis and Clark County SoleSource-Signed_1.pdf

Attachment 6-1

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

In accordance with the authority granted under 41 U.S.C. 253(c), this request for award under other than full and open competition is hereby submitted.

1. Agency:

Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Montana State Office 5001 Southgate Drive Billings, Montana 59101

2. Nature and/or description of the action being approved:

The BLM administers public lands in Multiple Developed Recreation Areas within Lewis and Clark County as well as several outlying areas of popular recreation use. These areas contain campgrounds, boat ramps and picnic areas that are heavily utilized by the public.

BLM has only one law enforcement officer in the Butte Field Office and there is currently no ability to add more personnel.

BLM does have a statewide law enforcement communications network however individual rangers still rely on various counties for dispatching services. The Butte Field Office Ranger is constantly making violator contacts with persons under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs and absolutely needs the security of reliable communications and local law enforcement assistance. Furthermore, the ranger relies on the local Sheriff’s Offices to provide law enforcement coverage on BLM administered lands during his/her absence.

If a law enforcement agreement with the Lewis and Clark County Sheriff’s Office (LCCSO) were funded, they would provide dispatch services for the ranger, as well as emergency assistance and patrol augmentation as requested.

3. Description of the supplies or services required:

The Lewis and Clark County Sheriff’s Office will provide support for law enforcement officers (LEO) of the BLM such as: providing dispatch services, running criminal records checks (CJIN, NCIC etc), allowing BLM LEOs to temporarily house prisoners in the Lewis and Clark County Jail, & allow BLM LEOs to use equipment such as intoxilyzers etc.

When requested by the BLM, the Lewis and Clark County Sheriff’s Office agrees to dispatch additional sworn deputies, within workforce capabilities, to assist in special operations (i.e., marijuana eradication, special events, execution of warrants) or for other unforeseen or emergency situations. The Lewis and Clark County Sheriff’s Office also agrees to provide LE coverage of BLM administered lands when the ranger is absent for various reasons.

4. Statutory/Regulatory Authority:

Attachment 6-2

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 6.302-1(a) (2) – Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

5. Demonstration of Contractor’s Unique Qualifications:

Due to the remote nature of the BLM’s resource area within Lewis and Clark County, only The Lewis and Clark County Sheriff’s Office has the ability to offer law enforcement augmentation within this area of operations.

6. Effort Made to Solicit Potential Sources:

No other sources will be sought for this service contract. The Lewis and Clark County Sheriff’s Office has demonstrated the unique and cooperative nature to perform the required services

7. Determination by Contracting Officer that the Anticipated Costs will be Fair and

Reasonable:

The Lewis and Clark County Sheriff’s Office will be invoicing the BLM for actual costs for service provided based personnel wages and expenses incurred with patrol, dispatch, housing BLM prisoners etc. This service is being conducted with an agency of the State of Montana. All costs are determined to be fair and reasonable by the procurement officer as cited in separate documentation.

8. Market Survey Conducted or Not Conducted:

No Market Survey will be conducted for this service as this is a sole source acquisition with the only County Agency available to conduct the services for the

BLM.

9. Additional Facts Supporting the Use of Other than Full and Open Competition:

There are no other facts regarding the use of other than full and open competition.

10. List of Interested Sources:

None

11. Statement of Actions:

No further action will be taken to seek competition.

Attachment 6-3

CERTIFICATIONS:

I hereby certify that this justification for other than full and open competition is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

MT/DAKs Chief Ranger, Bryce Stewart Bureau of Land Management

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I hereby certify that this requirement does not exceed the Government’s minimum needs or schedule requirements and that the basis for award under other than full and open competition is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

[Contracting Officer Name and Signature] Bureau of Land Management

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