SF_1009_Industrail_Hygienist___signed.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

SF 1009 - FAR 13.106-1(b) SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION FOR

ACQUISITIONS AT OR BELOW THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

Treasury Standard Form – 1009 (Rev 10/18) Prescribed by Treasury: DTAP 1013.106(b)

1. Identification of the requesting activity and contracting activity.

The Bureau of the Fiscal Service (Fiscal Service) on behalf of the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB)

2.a A description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency’s needs.

On May 3, 2019, at approximately 9:30 at night, an explosion and fire occurred during work activities at the AB Specialty Silicones facility in Waukegan, Illinois. The incident resulted in the death of four workers and the injury of at least one other worker. The explosion severely damaged the production facility and impacted neighboring facilities. The explosion was felt in communities up to 20 miles away. The objective of this agreement is to obtain industrial hygienist (IH) services from a Contractor who will assist the CSB investigation team during their fieldwork activities in Waukegan, IL, for the AB Specialty Silicones investigation. The site has a recent history of volatile organic compounds (VOC) and structural issues. The Contractor will be required to sign a confidentiality agreement prior to beginning work.

2.b Name and business size of the vendor. Scopus Consultants 2.c Requisition No. CSB-1I25-19-0022

3. IGCE/Estimated dollar value.

The IGCE is $14,220.40 with a period of performance of July 3, 2019 to September 30, 2019.

Refer to the IGCE for additional details.

4.a Identification of the circumstances that preclude competition (Check the appropriate box that applies).

Urgency Exclusive licensing agreements Brand-name Industrial mobilization.

Other 4.b Supporting information and facts (i.e. the details surrounding the requirement that supports the selection made in 4.a).

The CSB deployed a team to Waukegan, Illinois, on May 3, 2019, to investigate the multi-fatality incident that occurred at AB Specialty Silicones. The CSB and its experts needed to enter the facility where the explosion occurred. The facility had multiple structural and health hazards. An urgent and compelling need for this contract exists in accordance with FAR 6.302-2. Family impacted by this tragedy, which includes the loss of life, are awaiting some results from this work before personal belongings can be returned. The facility has been exposed to the elements, and the longer it is exposed, the more likely evidence will be lost.

Due to the unknown health hazards, the CSB and its contractors urgently need an industrial hygienist who would be willing to enter the structure with time frame allotted by other contractors creating an urgency to find a certified IH who could enter the facility and provide needed air monitoring and characterization of safety hazards.

5. Any other important information. Brief market research was conducted. However, due to urgency, and the nature of the requirement, competitive options would not be appropriate.

Future acquisitions of this kind will be evaluated case by case and competitive options encouraged if possible. A written Notice to Proceed was given to Scopus Consultants by the Contracting Officer on July 3, 2019 citing FAR 6.302-2.

Treasury Standard Form – 1009 (Rev 10/18) Prescribed by Treasury: DTAP 1013.106(b)

6. Certifications and Approvals.

6.a Program Office certification (Requiring Activity). I hereby certify that the supporting information and data provided and which form the basis for this justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Name: Date:

Signature:

6.b Contracting Officer approval. In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), as a warranted contracting officer, I hereby determine that the circumstances of the acquisition make only one brand-name or source reasonably available for the reasons provided above; therefore precluding competition and supporting the Government’s determination to solicit as a brand-name requirement or solicit and award to the vendor stated in section 2.b.

Name: Date:

Signature:

7/15/2019Shannon Humphrey https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=/browse/far/13 awinst04 Typewritten Text 08/2/2019 awinst04 Typewritten Text Anna M. Foreman