A16_FGA25P0028_Single_Source_Justification_redacted_1.pdf

This document is a Single Source Justification (SSJ) form for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Joint Administrative Operations Acquisitions Operations. The document justifies a sole source procurement from United Rentals for rental of (730) 8' x 6' x 16' 3-ply laminated mats for heavy equipment rentals at the Anahuac NWR in Anahuac, TX, under contract # 140F0422A0034.

The justification details that the initial small business solicitation (140F1B25Q0013) received four responses, all of which were out of pricing range, and negotiations were unsuccessful. United Rentals was determined to be the most advantageous vendor due to its proximity to the refuge and significantly lower pricing (over $100k less than competitors). The company is a national rental company for heavy equipment, holds a GSA contract (GS06F0068R), and is the only identified source capable of meeting the specific equipment rental requirements. The sole source procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) and has been certified by both the Program/Project Officer and Contracting Officer.