A16_Justification___3-0034_Single_Source_Justification_Windom_signed.pdf

FWS Form 3-0034 (Rev. 10/2020) U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

1. Description of Need

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).

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SINGLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

(UNDER SAT)

JOINT ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS

Acquisitions Operations

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

3. Other Capable Sources

4. Barriers to Competition

Text2: Currently, the DOI national specifications for a light Wildland Fire engine are being met by BFX Fire Apparatus. BFX is the only manufacturer that puts together a body that is made of a fiberglass blend that is capable of withstanding extremely high temperatures. Along with withstanding the high temperatures, the fiberglass provides a lightweight, strong, corrosion free structure that can hold up to all the tests a wildland fire engine may endure. The configuration that BFX provides is an “all encompassing” body. This means that the tank, pump, compartments, storage boxes, shelving, etc. are all one unit that is removable from the chassis without disassembly of any compartments, flooring, or other structural components. No other manufacturer does this. Since this design can withstand so much without decay, it will far outlast the chassis it is mounted on. Since this unit is easily removable, one would be able to take this unit and move it over to another chassis once the original chassis has met it's service life. This whole body package can fit onto a space no greater than 60” from cab to axle, whereas others require an 84” spacing. BFX provides a “complete” build of the package to the chassis. This entails:

-installing all of the emergency lighting required (along with wiring and interior control counsel) -applying all of the exterior vinyl striping/lettering/graphics required by USFWS standards -pre‐wiring for the chassis required two‐way radios (along with antennae) -installing a “Do Not Move Apparatus” indicator to prevent damage to the equipment if an exterior door is open or ajar -installation of a heavy duty front bumper -installation of under chassis shielding -installation of a heavy duty rear bumper -installation of moveable exterior work lights -installation of step lights that illuminate the chassis cab step area and rear bumper area -installation of chassis interior control switch panel that controls the power and function to the pump/hose reel/emergency lighting/exterior work lights -Importantly, installation of a Waterax BB‐4 pump that is powered by a Kubota model D902 25 hp four cycle diesel engine. This engine’s fuel line and power supply are directly linked to the chassis fuel storage and power supply. This means that as long as the truck has fuel in its tank, the pump will run.

Text1: Type 6 Light Wildland Fire Engine for the Windom WMD

Windom WMD is replacing their Type 6 engine. Currently, we have eleven Working Capital Fund (WCF) engines in the Region. Within DOI, BFX holds the current contract for WCF engines. In an effort to increase safety and improve interoperability within the Region, we are attempting to move our fleet of Type 6 engines to a standardized package. Having a standardized engine package allows personnel to move around the Region and already be familiar with the engine’s operation before they are placed in stressful situations suppressing wildfires.

Text4: DOI National Standard, safety, vendor proprietary information, product warranty