A16_-_Single_Source_Justification_-_FE_1.pdf
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This is a Single Source Justification form (FWS Form 3-0034) submitted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for a procurement under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT).
The acquisition aims to equip Wildlife Inspectors and CITES Policy Specialists with essential access to the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Live Animals Regulations (LAR) and Perishable Cargo Regulations (PCR), which establish global standards for transporting live animals and plants and are incorporated by reference in U.S. wildlife import regulations. The justification asserts that IATA is the sole source for the LAR verification tool and for purchasing hard copies of the LAR and PCR documentation. No market research was conducted, as IATA is identified as the only producer of these materials. The contractor's qualifications are based on IATA's establishment of these globally recognized standards, which are critical for ensuring compliance with both national and international requirements outlined in 50 CFR Part 14, Subpart L and 50 CFR Part 23. Pricing is determined to be fair and reasonable based on market research of past similar awards. The justification was recommended by Program Officer Shireen Yousef (signed digitally on May 28, 2026) and approved by Contracting Officer Melissa Niemi (signed digitally on June 2, 2026) for sole source acquisition procedures under FAR Part 13.
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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 syousef Cross-Out
| Text3: Not applicable, as the IATA LAR and PCR are only produced by IATA. |
| Text2: No market research has been conducted, as IATA is the main, and only source for the LAR verify tool. IATA is also the main source for purchasing hard copies of the LAR and PCR. |
| Text1: This acquisition aims to equip Wildlife Inspectors and Convention on International Trade of |
Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) Policy Specialists with essential access to the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Live Animals Regulations (LAR) and Perishable Cargo Regulations (PCR). The IATA LAR and PCR establishes global standards for the transport of live animals and plants and is incorporated by reference in U.S. regulations governing wildlife imports. Access to these standards is critical for inspectors and CITES Policy Specialists to ensure compliance with both national and international requirements, specifically those outlined in 50 CFR Part 14 Subpart J and 50 CFR 23.23.(Describe the requirement and any special circumstances pertaining to this acquisition.)
| Text4: Not applicable, as the IATA LAR (digital tool and hard copy) and PCR are produced only by IATA. | |
| Text6: Pricing is determined to be fair and reasonable based on market research of past similar awards. | |
| 2026-05-28T12:55:04-0400 | |
| SHIREEN YOUSEF |
| 2026-06-02T14:35:40-0500 | |
| MELISSA NIEMI |
Text5: he IATA LAR and PCR establishes global standards for the transport of live animals and plants and is incorporated by reference in U.S. regulations governing wildlife imports. Access to these standards is critical for inspectors and CITES Policy Specialists to ensure compliance with both national and international requirements, specifically those outlined in 50 CFR Part 14 Subpart J and 50
CFR 23.23.
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