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JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

1. Contracting Activity

USDA/ARS/USMARC

State Spur 18D Bldg 1 Clay Center, NE 68933 Donita Furman. Contract Specialist

2. Nature/Description of Action The USMARC intends to award a sole source, firm fixed priced contract, pursuant to FAR Part 12, to:

South Central Public Power District 275 S Main Nelson, NE 68961

3. Description of Supplies/Services Replace existing primary & secondary electrical service at the USMARC feedlot to Include the following:

All transformers, primary wires & cut over into existing system & Removal of existing overhead lines. All drilling, trenching, backhoe, transformer bases, UG conduit & fittings.

All secondary conductors, Disconnects & Terminal Boxes

The Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE) is: $207,300.

4. Statutory Authority In accordance with FAR 6.302-1 and 41 USC 253(c) (1), only one responsible source and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

5. Demonstration of Contractor’s Unique Qualifications or Nature of the Acquisition that requires use of the Authority Cited South Central Public Power District is the only utility company that serves Clay Center.

SCPPD owns all overhead lines and Transformers and will not allow any outside contractor to perform the work unless hired by and under the strict direction of SCPPD.

6. FedBizOpps Announcement/Potential Sources A synopsis of the intent to sole source this requirement was posted on FBO on March 8, 2017. Zero responses were received from potential vendors.

7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost A fair and reasonable cost was determined based on price comparison on hourly usage of equipment and labor costs, as well as previous contract awards with vendor. Scope is 80% identical to other worked performed by this vendor. The remaining work was estimated by MARC design department using Means Cost Estimating Guide & other Local contractor labor rates.

8. Market Survey This is the utility vendor authorized by the State of Nebraska to service this region,and other vendors are not authorized to perform service of this scope in this area.

9. Additional Support Our facility covers 35000 Acres and this vendor has extended service, repaired existing service and has not had a major power outage. This company is professional, dependable & has given us fair pricing and many times no charge for many years.

10. Other Interested Sources N/A

11. Actions Taken to Remove Barriers to Competition This is a service provided through a regional utility company as authorized by NE. No actions can be taken to remove the barriers to competition except through re-structuring of the utility industry

12. Certifications

Requirements/Program Office:

I certify the facts and representations under my cognizance included in this justification form are complete and accurate basis for the justification.

Bucky Herman Date Administrative Officer

(402) 762-4141

Contracting Officer:

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Donita Furman Date Contract Specialist

(402) 762-4145

Kirsten Pilkerton Date Approving Official

KIRSTEN PILKERTON

Digitally signed by KIRSTEN PILKERTON DN: c=US, o=U.S. Government, ou=Department of Agriculture, cn=KIRSTEN PILKERTON, 0.9.2342.19200300.100.1.1=12001002915337 Date: 2017.03.28 08:37:10 -04'00'