A16_JOFOC_sro_1.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN

FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

In accordance with the authority granted under 41 U.S.C. 253(c), this request for award under other than full and open competition is hereby submitted.

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity:

Bureau of Land Management / Alaska Fire Service

2. Nature and/or description of the action being approved:

Sole Source Justification for GelFire Systems GFS-75 Terra Torch. For award of firm fixed price contract.

3. A description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency’s needs (including the estimated value):

The AFS Military Zone is looking to purchase a second UTV mountable Terra Torch unit. Terra Torch unit should be built with aluminum for weight (under 1000lbs wet), have a capacity of 75 gallons, built in roll over protection with tie down points, supporting equipment for utilization of unit in field, motor and pump capable of achieving field objectives, professional training by manufacturer on unit. Estimated Value: $25K to $30K

4. An identification of the Statutory Authority permitting other than full and open competition:

41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) FAR 6.302-1; Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

5. A demonstration that the proposed brand name possesses unique qualifications, or the nature of the acquisition requires use of the authority cited:

The GFS 75 Terra Torch System is the only NIFC approved gel delivery system with a 75-gallon fuel capacity. GelFire Systems is the sole manufacturer and supplier of this proprietary system. This system enables the user to ignite multiple piles quickly and safely from one location. The gel delivery system is unique and necessary because the gel adheres to the target igniting it instantly instead of simply charring or singeing the surface and retracting.

6. A description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as is practicable, including whether a notice was or will be publicized as required by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 5.2, and, if not, which exception under 5.202 applies:

A Notice of Sole Source award will be posted on SAM.gov allowing any other vendor to respond in writing if they can meet the requirement.

7. A determination by the contracting officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable, and the basis for that determination:

This award is determined to be fair and reasonable using historic purchasing data and recent awards from other fire agencies.

8. A description of the market research conducted (FAR part 10) and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted:

None. Terra Torch is listed in the NWCG Standards for Ground Ignition Equipment, PMS 443 as the only approved device manufacturer.

9. Any other facts supporting the use of other than full and open competition FAR 6.303-2(a) (9)):

None

10. A listing of sources, if any, that expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition:

None

11. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services required:

None. Terra Torch is listed in the NWCG Standards for Ground Ignition Equipment, PMS 443 as the only approved device manufacturer.

CERTIFICATIONS:

I, hereby, certify that this requirement does not exceed the Government’s minimum needs or scheduled requirements, and that the basis for award under other than full and open competition is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief:

__/s/ Brian Pitts______________3/8/2023_

Requisitioner’s Signature Date

I, hereby, certify that this justification for other than full and open competition is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief:

Contracting Officer’s Signature Date