A16_Coastal_Machinery_Sole_Source_Justification_MSMSR_Marshmaster_Mower_2024.pdf
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This document is a Single Source Justification under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to purchase a Marsh Master Rotary Cutter Attachment. The attachment is required to mow firelines in marsh, prairie, savanna, and grassland habitats to serve as vegetation barriers for prescribed burning, wildfire suppression, and landscape restoration where other equipment cannot access. The Marsh Master and its attachments are solely produced and sold by Coastal Machinery, LLC, who is the technical expert and sole supplier of the required equipment, parts, and service. The estimated cost of $16,799 for the Marsh Master Rotary Cutter Attachment is deemed fair and reasonable based on a previous restricted competition. The Contracting Officer has approved the use of sole source acquisition procedures for this purchase under FAR Part 13.
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FWS Form 3-0034 (Rev. 10/2020) U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
1. Description of Need
3. Other Capable Sources
2. Market Research Conducted
Pursuant to FAR subpart 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and (ii), for purchases not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT), Contracting Officers may solicit from only one source if the circumstances deem only one source is reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, or industrial mobilization).
Instructions: The information in the text boxes are provided as sample language or to indicate a needed fill-in. Sample language should be removed from the final document. All text boxes require information and shall not be left blank.
SINGLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION
(UNDER SAT)
JOINT ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS
Acquisitions Operations
4. Barriers to Competition
5. Contractor's Qualifications
6. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost
7. Recommendation and Certification by Program Office
Based on the above justification, I recommend this acquisition to be conducted using sole source acquisition procedures. I hereby certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Program / Project Officer
8. Contracting Officer Certification and Approval: Under SAT
Based on the above justification, I hereby certify and approve the use of sole source acquisition procedures under FAR Part 13 for this purchase.
Contracting Officer
| Text3: Coast Machinery is a the exclusive manufacturer and seller of the Marsh Master and attachmentments. Other cutters found would not be a compatible match due to connection or load capacity. |
| Text2: The Marsh Master has a custom 3-point hitch to which other cutting attachments cannot link, and other |
cutting attachments cannot be used in an amphibious matter which is a requirement of this procurement. Coast Machinery, LLC is the sole supplier of this attachment. Estimated price is $16,799.00
| Text1: Purchase a MM-2LX Hydraulic Driven Rotary Cutter Attachment with Case Drain Retro-Fit for a previously purchased, Fire utilized MM-2 Marshmaster Machine at the Gulf Coast Complex. The rotary cutter is paramount to mow firelines in marsh, prairies, savannas, and grassland habitats which will serve as vegetation barriers for prescribed burning, wildfire suppression and landscape restoration where dozers and other equipment cannot access. The rotary cutter also meets the (MIST) minimum impact suppression tactics in endangered species habitats limiting erosion that often occurs with mineral soil disturbances. It will improve the refuges in meeting fire management and restoration objectives. |
| Text4: The Marsh Master is solely produced and sold by Marsh Master all supplies and attachments are only supplied by Coastal Macinery. |
| Text6: The cost of the M-2LX Hydraulic Driven Rotary Cutter Attachment with Case Drain Retro-Fit is quoted as $16,799. This is deemed fair and reasonable based on a previously restricted competition purchase with the FWS in fiscal year 2022 with the same cost. | |
| 2024-08-02T12:24:15-0400 | |
| KARA BARCOMB |
| 2024-08-02T12:34:27-0600 | |
| JOSHUA CARTER |
Text5: Coastal Machinery is the manufacturer of the Marsh Master 2 (MM2), as well as the required cutter attachment, and the technical expert on implements, accessories, parts and Service. They are the sole producer, distributor, and supplier of the equipment, manufactured attachments, parts and service for this machine. Their employees are trained to work specifically on Coastal Machinery Equipment.
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