A16_Sole_Source_under_SAT_1.pdf

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GRSA BACKHOE REPAIR Federal contract opportunity
Solicitation number
RFQ0044034876
Issued by
Department of the Interior National Park Service Intermountain Region

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This is a Justification & Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition form for a simplified acquisition over the micropurchase threshold, prepared under FAR 13.106-1.

The procurement involves repair services for a GRSA Backhoe, specifically a 2024 Caterpillar 420 with Serial # CAT0420CH8T04880 containing approximately 419 hours of operation. In late October 2025, the backhoe engine displayed a J5246-16 code indicating an SCR inducement issue requiring high service. An investigation determined that rodent damage to engine wiring necessitates complete replacement of the engine wiring harness. Due to the sensitivity of the emissions system, the entire wiring harness must be replaced. The anticipated cost is not specified in the document. The acquisition was justified as a sole source procurement because only one responsible source is available. An RFQ (140P1326Q0011) was issued on February 11, 2026 via email to eight contractors registered under NAICS Code 811310, with a closing date of March 6, 2026 at 1200 hours ET. No quotes were received, and market research indicated that Wagner Cat is the only responsible source with the capability to perform the required repairs. The contracting officer (Brian Dankmeyer) certified on March 23, 2026 that fair and reasonable pricing would be determined using FAR Part 13.106-3(a) price analysis techniques. Gabriel Martinez, as Project Manager, signed the justification on March 9, 2026.

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JUSTIFICATION & APPROVAL FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION for SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS OVER THE MICROPURCHASE THRESHOLD (See FAR Part 2)

UP TO SAT

(See FAR 13.106-1)

Date:

PR Number:

1. Nature and/or description of the item/service being procured and its intended use (include the anticipated cost):

2. Sole Source Justification rationale (Check one and explain below):

Only one responsible source.

Urgent and compelling circumstances exist. Include critical delivery or performance dates, and when you became aware of the requirement. Provide a specific statement of the impact on Government operations, financial or otherwise, if the required delivery or performance dates are not met.

Other

Explain:

3. Market Research. Please explain the results or why one was not performed. State whether any other offers were received or anyone expressed interest:

JUSTIFICATION & APPROVAL FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION for SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS OVER THE MICROPURCHASE THRESHOLD (See FAR Part 2)

UP TO SAT

(See FAR 13.106-1)

PR Number

4. If this is a determination for sole source, the contracting officer certifies:

a. Only one source is available, or urgent and compelling circumstances exist.

b. The anticipated price will be determined fair and reasonable using the price analysis techniques described in FAR Part 13.106-3(a).

(Signature) (Date)

Type or Print Name:

Title:

(Signature) (Date) Type or Print Name:

Contracting Officer

Over $50,000:(if applicable)

(Date)(Signature)

Type or Print Name:

Warranted Individual 1 Level Above Contracting Officer

Text3: The GRSA Backhoe is a 2024 Caterpillar 420, Serial # CAT00420CH8T04880, with approximately 419 hours. Towards the end of October 2025, the backhoe threw an engine code J5246-16 with a description of SCR Inducement - High – Service. It was determined that the wiring going to one of the injectors was chewed by a rodent. Due to the sensitivity of the emissions system, it is required that the entire engine wiring harness will need to be replaced.
Text4: RFQ 140P1326Q0011 was issued on 2/11/2026 via email to eight contractors registered under NAICS Code 811310. The RFQ closed on 3/6/2026 at 1200 hrs ET and no quotes were received. Market Research indicated that Wagner Cat is the only responsible source that is interested that has the capability to make the needed repairs.
Check Box5: Yes
Check Box6: Off
Check Box7: Off
Text8: Contrasting the government's need with the value of the action, eight small businesses were initially emailed an RFQ. None responded to the RFQ. Wagner Cat has indicated their interest by providing a quote for the park in the initial market research. It is reasonable to believe they are the only responsible source that can fulfill the governments need.
Text10: Gabriel Martinez
2026-03-23T08:36:20-0400
BRIAN DANKMEYER
2026-03-09T15:19:44-0600
GABRIEL MARTINEZ
Text12: Project Manager
Text13: Brian Dankmyer
Text2: 0044034876
Text5:
Other Sole Source Justification:
Date7_af_date: 3/6/26
Date8_af_date: 3/9/26
Date9_af_date: 3/23/26
Date10_af_date:

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