A16_SSJ_MGValley_CO_Signed_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 under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT). The Coleman National Fish Hatchery requires a 4-inch pump and fish harvester from Magic Valley Heli-Arc Mfg. of Twin Falls, Idaho for transporting and releasing 14 million Chinook salmon through an upcoming production cycle. The hatchery conducted market research, including internet searches and trade show attendance, and determined that Magic Valley Heli-Arc Mfg. is the preferred and only distributor for Aqua-Life BioStream BP-40 fish pump and fish harvester, which will be used for new fall run Chinook salmon recovery projects starting in Spring 2026.
The form details that while other vendors like Vaki Fish Technologies and InnovaSea Systems were considered, Magic Valley Heli-Arc Mfg. is the sole proprietary distributor. The hatchery has previously purchased equipment from this vendor and has no concerns about the company's product quality or customer service. The document includes digital signatures from the Program/Project Officer and Contracting Officer recommending and approving the sole source acquisition procedures under Federal Acquisition Regulation (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
| Text3: (Describe the actions taken to locate other capable sources or brands. List any sources that expressed in writing an interest in the procurement.) Other vendors would be Inwater Technologies, a Canadian based company and they sell Vaki fish pumps from Iceland and also InnovaSea Systems Inc, a Massachusetts based company that sells Matsusaka Fish Pumps, which is produced in Japan. Both pumps are manufactured outside the USA and would not comply with Pres. Trumps E.O. The prices for these pumps would also be higher due to newly enacted tariffs |
| Text2: (Describe the market research conducted or a statement of the reasons market research was not conducted.) |
Hatchery conducted Internet searches, attended trade shows (past) and has first hand experience using a larger 6 inch size fish pump. The 4 inch pump will be easier and more safe on staff to set up and break down. In addition the 4 inch pump and fish harvester can be used for new fall run Chinook salmon recovery projects that the hatchery will be starting in the Spring of 2026.
| Text1: (Describe the requirement and any special circumstances pertaining to this acquisition.) The Coleman NFH needs to purchase a 4 inch pump and a fish harvester to assist with transport and/or release of 14 million Chinook salmon and steelhead throughout the upcoming production cycle. The Aqua-Life Bio Stream BP-40 fish pump and Fish Harvester from Magic Valley Heli0Arc Mfg. based out of Twin Falls, Idaho is the preferred vendor. |
| Text4: (Describe the actions taken to overcome barriers to competition for any subsequent acquisitions.) |
The hatchery's preferred vendor is Magic Valley Heli Arc Mfg. based out of Twin Falls, Idaho whom is the only distributor for Aqua-Life BioStream Pumps. & fish harvester (proprietary).
| Text6: (Include a statement by the contracting officer that the anticipated cost will be considered fair and reasonable and provide the basis used for this determination. Examples may include the results of the restricted competition, comparison of proposed costs/prices with costs/prices for similar supplies or services, commercial price lists, prior acquisition history, etc.) | |
| 2025-07-28T08:26:40-0700 | |
| BRETT GALYEAN |
| 2025-09-04T12:55:16-0500 | |
| CHELSEA DEVIVO |
Text5: Hatchery has previously purchased a BP60 fish pump and other fish distribution equipment from Magic Valley Heli Arc Mfg. The company produces quality equipment and has great customer service, the hatchery does not have any concerns about this company's products.
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