A16_Single_Source_Justification__1.pdf

This document is a Single Source Justification (SSJ) form for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Joint Administrative Operations, detailing a sole source procurement for the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery (LNFH). The document justifies acquiring specialized aquaculture system parts and maintenance services from Integrated Aqua Systems, Inc. for their partial-recirculating aquaculture system (pRAS), which supports raising approximately 275,000 spring Chinook salmon annually.

The justification highlights that the pRAS system requires four SITA UV filters and three HEX microscreen drum filters, which are highly specialized equipment needing regular maintenance and replacement parts. Integrated Aqua Systems is the sole U.S. distributor of these components, with current limited stock availability. The procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) procedures, with prices to be determined fair and reasonable upon award. The sole source approach is necessitated by the unique nature of the equipment and the critical need to maintain fish hatchery operations and environmental compliance.