A02.14 SSJ Under SAT CEATI Membership.docx

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SOLE SOURCE MEMORANDUM FOR ACTIONS UNDER THE SAT

IAW FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i)

1. Contracting Activity: The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Humphreys Engineer Center Support Activity (HECSA)

2. Description of Action: The Directorate of Civil Works, Engineering and Construction Division has a requirement for annual membership participation in Dam Safety Interest Group held by CEATI International Inc. CEATI is an international organization recognized globally with 130+ participants. Its efforts consist of facilitating information exchange through industry conferences, publishing results of project advancements, and bringing together partners to collaborate on technical projects advancing technological innovation. USACE benefits from the membership, through information sharing platform, outreach, educational opportunities critical to efficient USACE operation, and retaining status as the premier public engineering organization.

3. Description of Supplies/Services: This action will be awarded as a firm fixed price contract with a base period of one-year and two (2) one-year option periods with a total cost estimate of $94,708.99. This contract will cover calendar years 2025 – 2027.

4. Authority Cited: 10 U.S.C. 2304(C)(1) or 41 U.S.C. 253(C)(1) as implemented in FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i).

5. Reason for Authority Cited: USACE renews professional memberships every year with professional and governmental organizations. USACE has maintained these long-term relationships and are active participants in these organizations. Membership benefits include development of relationships/trust, partnering, situational awareness, benchmarking, sharing of research and best practices, development of industry standards, ability to direct research topics, recruitment opportunities, and obtaining educational opportunities. This action is for a 12-month membership to the Centre for Energy Advancement through Technological Innovation (CEATI) International Inc. Dam Safety group.

6. Efforts to Obtain Competition: The notice required by FAR Subpart 5.2 will be posted to the Contract Opportunities section of SAM.gov.

7. Actions to Increase Competition: Not applicable. Memberships in professional organizations cannot be competed.

8. Market Research: USACE has maintained an annual membership with CEATI and there are no other organizations that offer the same or similar benefits as the ones offered by this membership. The CEATI membership offers a well-established network of utilities, and a vehicle for sharing planning strategies, knowledge transfer and for providing technical training.

9. Interested Sources: Not applicable. Notices required by FAR 5.201 shall be or published, and that any bids or proposals received shall be considered.

10. Other Facts: Previously procured via Contract W912HQ25P0023 for the calendar year 2024 membership in the amount of $30,042.50 and contract W912HQ23P0124 for the calendar year 2023 membership in the amount of $18,250.00.

11. Fair and Reasonable Cost Determination: I hereby determine that the anticipated price to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable, based on FAR 13.106-3 Comparison of the proposed price with prices found reasonable on previous purchases. Per FAR 15.403-1(b)(3), certified cost and pricing data is not required.

David A. Kaplan Procuring Contracting Officer

12. Contracting Officer Certification: I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Procuring Contracting Officer

Approval

Based on the foregoing justification, I hereby approve award of a firm fixed price purchase order in the amount of $94,708.99 on an other than full and open competition basis pursuant to the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), subject to availability of funds, and provided that the services and property herein described have otherwise been authorized for acquisition.

Procuring Contracting Officer Phone: 703-428-8487

Prepared by:

Quan Nguyen Contract Specialist

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(Source Selection information - See FAR 2.101 and 3.104-4)