A5_FAR 13 Limited Source Justification.ds.pdf

United States Department of Agriculture Limited Source/Brand Name Justification

FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) – Simplified Acquisitions Control No. SS1130171

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity.

USDA APHIS Wildlife Services 644 Bayfield St, Suite 215 St. Paul, MN 55107

2. Description of supply or service required to meet the agency’s needs.

Quantity 10, trap trailers that include the following;

• 5'W x 8'L galvanized trailer (base)

• 5' extended tongue

• 2,000 LB axle

• ST175R13" tires

• 2"coupler

• Safety chains

• LED lights W/ Extended wiring harness

• Removable Pipe MT jack stands on rear corners

• Jack stand with wheel on front trailer tongue

• ¾” x 9 Expanded metal (flat) sides, rear doors, and deck

• 4'H front sides and rear doors ( ¾” x 9 Expanded metal (flat))

• Tandem swing doors on rear of trailer

• 14ga. sheet metal top with 4” diameter round holes cut at customer discretion.

• 2 bird removal doors (10”h x10”w with slide door), (one top- front passenger side, one bottom-front driver side)

• Hot dipped galvanized frame, sides, top to prevent corrosion and ability to decontaminate.

3. The rationale or circumstances for limiting competition.

The requirements for this Starling Trap Trailer are specific and require specific manufacturing standards to obtain the components and meet the specifications of the SOW.

4. A description of the market research conducted and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted.

We approached two other trailer manufacturers that were not willing to work with us in order to provide the custom built trap trailers that we require for the HPAI project and other bird damage management projects.

5. Estimated price, including all options, if applicable.

We were quoted a cost of $6,150.00 for each trailer or a Total of $61,500.00. The manufacturer is located close enough to our delivery address that we would be able to pick these trailers up and save on freight/shipping.

6. Recommended source(s).

Remackel Trailers, Inc.

6255 210th Street North Forest Lake, MN 55025

Certifications

Supporting data that is the responsibility of technical or requirements personnel and which form the basis for this justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.

Gary Nohrenberg, USDA, WS MN State Director Gary Nohrenberg Insert Name of Program or Technical Personnel Insert Title of Program/Technical Personnel

The information contained in this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief and in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 13.106-1(b)(1), I hereby determine the circumstances described above deem only one source, or limited sources, reasonably available and competition is precluded for the reasons indicated in this document.

Amanda Barbosa Contracting Officer