A16_-_Single_Source_Justification_Redacted_1.pdf

This is a Single Source Justification (SSJ) form submitted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Joint Administrative Operations for an emergency acquisition under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) using sole source procedures.

The justification concerns an emergency procurement for aggregate materials and hauling services required to repair catastrophic levee failure at the Waduli Lagoon Restoration Site near Humboldt Bay. The failure caused tidal inundation of low-lying roads, threatening critical infrastructure, private property, and public safety. The required materials include quarry rock priced at $22,144.91 for 754.19 tons ($29.36 per ton) and base rock at $35,215.66 for 1,771.40 tons ($19.88 per ton), with trucking services quoted at $30,609.50 (approximately $12.12 per ton for 2,525.59 tons). The pricing was evaluated against industry benchmarks ($25–$40 per ton for quarry rock, $18–$30 per ton for base rock, and $8–$15 per ton for hauling) and determined fair and reasonable. The sole source justification is based on the emergency nature of the requirement, time constraints that precluded competitive processes, and the selected contractor's unique capability to mobilize immediately with necessary equipment and expertise to deliver aggregate materials for road construction projects. The Program/Project Officer and Contracting Officer have certified and approved the use of sole source acquisition procedures under FAR Part 13.