Sole_Source_Justificiation_-_Final.pdf

1. USDA Justification for other than full and open competition Contracting Activity USDA-APHIS-MRPBS-ASD Contracting

2. Land and air transportation through Quick International Courier

3. Emergency land and air transportation of USDA’s National Veterinary Stockpile (NVS) supplies, pharmaceuticals, and equipment

4. FAR 6.302-1 Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency

Requirements

5. Quick International Courier had a GSA contract for which an IDIQ was created in 2012. The GSA contract expired in 2014. Afterwards options were improperly exercised by a former employee leading to a current situation where NVS has been utilizing Quick International Courier to ship supplies and due to HPAI test, require the availability of shipments despite the recent discovery of the flawed procurement.

6. Notice will be posted on FBO. Competition shall be sought through a new procurement.

7. Use of historical pricing data from GSA contract GS-33F-0017W. Due to this being a reimbursement item, $150,000 will be placed on the purchase order.

8. Market research was not conducted due to the contractor already being in place and having an apparent contract.

9. Quick International Courier has been performing work necessary for shipment of supplies for

USDA. Though services are continually needed, further requirements of this type will be competed.

10. No known interested sources.

11. As a commercial market purchase the agency will not take any action to overcome barriers to competition.

12. Contracting officer certification that the justification is accurate and complete to the best of the contracting officer’s knowledge and belief.

Approved by: _______________________ Date: ____________ Nathan Johnson Contracting Officer