A16_Single_Source_Justification_1.pdf
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This document is a Single Source Justification form from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for a sole source acquisition of a specialized boat from Riddle Marine, LLC. The Office of Law Enforcement requires a boat capable of conducting patrols and investigative activities across various Alaskan waterways, including large rivers, lakes, and small streams. Specific requirements include the ability to carry multiple passengers, navigate shallow and narrow channels, handle large waves and rough water conditions, and be equipped with a jet propulsion unit and a hull design that can quickly get "on step" with protective features against impacts and running aground.
Riddle Marine is the only identified manufacturer that meets these specialized requirements, having built jet boats for Alaskan waters for 25 years and producing a "cargo jet boat" that matches the agency's specific needs. The market research conducted revealed no other manufacturers offering a comparable vessel, and potential competitors would require several years to design and refine a hull meeting the performance expectations. The document includes justification for the sole source procurement under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT), with certification from both the Program/Project Officer and the Contracting Officer approving the direct award to Riddle Marine.
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FWS Form 3-0034 (Rev. 10/2020) U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
1. Description of Need
3. Other Capable Sources
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).
Instructions: The information in the text boxes are provided as sample language or to indicate a needed fill-in. Sample language should be removed from the final document. All text boxes require information and shall not be left blank.
SINGLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION
(UNDER SAT)
JOINT ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS
Acquisitions Operations
4. Barriers to Competition
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
| Text3: No other capable sources have currently been identified. Based on past experience with Alaska and mission specific boat builds, a source that would offer to build a "one off" model based on provided specifications is problematic. The agency cannot be guaranteed that a hull design that has not been properly tested and refined will meet the mission needs. | |
| Text2: Market research was conducted by looking at available makes and models from all major manufacturer's of jet boats to include North River, Willie's Boat's Wollridge, Boulton, and many others. The only boat manufacturer that offers a production model "cargo jet boat" is Riddle Marine. Several other manufacturers offer landing craft style boats, but these are propeller driven boats with hulls design for deep water use only and would be suitable for river or shallow water operations. | |
| Text1: The Office of Law Enforcement is in need of a boat to be used to conduct patrols and investigative activities on a wide range of waterways in Alaska from large rivers and lakes to small, shallow rivers and streams. The boat must be capable of carrying multiple passengers and cargo in shallow water and narrow channels in addition to being capable of handling large waves and rough water conditions. The boat must be equipped with a "jet" propulsion unit and the hull design must be capable of getting "on step" in a short distance with features to protect against impacts and running aground including but not limited to a steel bottom topped with UHMW. For loading and unloading cargo the boat most be equipped with a landing craft style bow lift gate/door. | |
| Text4: Any sources trying to compete with Riddle Marine to offer a production model "cargo jet boat" would need several years to design and refine their hull and components to make sure that it would meet performance expectations for shallow water and big water operation. | |
| Text6: A quote has been provided for the required specifications and all materials and labor are within the range of "normal" fair market value. | |
| 2025-06-10T11:22:50-0800 | |
| AMANDA HAAS |
| 2025-07-24T07:27:37-0600 | |
| SOLMAZ SALIH |
Text5: Riddle Marine has been building highly reputable and functional jet boats designed to operate on Alaskan waters for 25 years and is currently the only manufacturer that builds a production model of a "cargo jet boat" meeting the required specifications.
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