A.02SoleSourceDF Longview_Redacted.pdf

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SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

(Simplified Acquisition Procedures under FAR Part 13 Not Exceeding $750K)

1. Agency/Contracting Activity: U.S. Army Corp of Engineer, Portland District, 333 SW 1st Ave #200, Portland, OR 97204

2. Description of Action: FY22 docking services for the Essayons and the Yaquina at the Port of Longview

Nature: New Requirement Follow-on Requirement Mod to Existing Purchase Order/Contract Number

Pricing: Firm-Fixed Price Time & Materials Funds: OMA Other Funds:

Proposed Contractor:

Port of Longview 10 International Way Longview, Washington 98632-1020 United States

3. Description of Services or Supplies:

The total estimated value of the proposed action is

Background: The Dredge Vessel Essayons and Yaquina require docking services Columbia River to assist the vessel in fulfilling it’s mission to dredge the lower Columbia River. The Port of Longview offers facilities within 0 nautical miles with a dock large enough to accommodate the 350 foot dredge vessel .

Services: Provide all labor and materials needed to support berthing of the Dredge Vessel Essayons and Yaquina at the Port of Longview during the operational dredging season from Ju to November 2022.

4. Authority:

Action using simplified acquisition procedures (select one):

FAR 13.106-1(b)(1): For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT), contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g. urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, or industrial mobilization)

FAR 13.501(a)(1): For actions for commercial supplies or services greater than the SAT but not exceeding $7M, the requirements of FAR 13.501(a) apply to sole-source acquisitions conducted pursuant to Subpart 13.5 (Reference: FAR 13.106-1(b)(2)). Subpart 13.5 is the Test Program for Certain Commercial Items (see 41 USC 1901; or for contingencies see 41 USC 1903)

5. Reasons for Authority Cited:

Justification: Dredging operations are planned well in advance and require the usage of specific berthing locations that can support the size of the vessel. The Port of Longview is the only known berthing location for work performed in the lower Columbia River area.

Impact: If we cannot utilize the Port of Longview for crew changes and fueling, the dredge will have to transit downriver 0 miles to Astoria, OR to . This would add more time to the crew change and reduce effective dredge time. Failure to meet the operational dredging needs required of the dredge vessel Essayons could result in draft restriction and create a hazard to vessels operating within the lower Columbia river.

Alternatives: There are no known practical alternatives. The Port of Longview is the only available berthing location for this vessel that will allow dredging operations to continue as scheduled.

6. Actions to Increase Competition:

Currently, the Port of Longview is the only location that can support a vessel of this size for work performed in this region. If additional berthing locations are created this will be able to be competed.

7. Market Research:

These services have previously been procured u There are currently no known alternatives for the berthing support required (see Item 3, Background).

8. Procurement History:

Previous Purchase Order(s) or Contract(s): Yes No

If "Yes", for each purchase order or contract provide:

Was action competed? Yes No

Prior awards were not competed. Sole source J&As were approved.

9. Additional Facts and/or Information to support the justification.

N/A

10. Technical / Requirements Certification: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which is included in this abbreviated J&A is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Submitted By: Trista Stark

Position Title: Supervisory Program Analyst Email:Trista.m.stark@usace.army.mil

Signature:___________________________

11. Fair and Reasonable Price Determination: As contracting officer, I hereby determine that the anticipated cost to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable. Basis for the determination is as follows:

In accordance with FAR 13.106-3(a)(2)(ii) and FAR 13.106-3(a)(2)(vi), the Government will compare the proposal to labor rates determined fair and reasonable on competitively awarded contracts, and to the Independent Government Estimate to ensure price reasonableness.

12. Contracting Officer’s Approval (actions less than $750K): I hereby certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. Based on the foregoing, I approve this sole source justification subject to availability of funds, and provided that the services and supplies herein described have otherwise been authorized for acquisition.

SIGNATURE:

NAME: Brandon Lasich TITLE: Procuring Contracting Officer

LASICH.BRANDON.

MATTHEW.125536

Digitally signed by

LASICH.BRANDON.MATTHEW.1

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STARK.TRISTA.M.12316067

Digitally signed by

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Date: 2022.06.02 15:28:27 -07'00'