A16_-_JOFOC_Urgent_and_Compelling_Sole_Source_1.pdf

This Justification and Approval (J&A) document supports a sole-source contract for urgent fire vehicle transmission repair for a Ford F550 fire engine at the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. The U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a contract with Wolf Motors LLC for a week-long repair service, with an estimated annual fixed price of $10,900. The contract is being pursued under the "unusual and compelling urgency" statutory authority (41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(2)), as market research identified no alternative vendors capable of providing the necessary specialized fire engine repair services within the required timeframe.

Market research conducted by the contracting officer identified only three small business vendors within a 50-mile radius, all of whom were contacted but unable to fulfill the immediate repair requirements due to operational constraints. Wolf Motors, though currently inactive in the System for Award Management (SAM), has a proven track record of reliability in fire engine repairs and has committed to completing re-registration and initiating repairs within 24 hours of contract award. The urgency is underscored by the critical need to maintain wildlife response capabilities, with delays potentially compromising public safety and fire response operations.