Attachment 1 Sole Source Justification_.pdf

This is a Sole or Limited Sources Justification form for an acquisition over $3,500 but below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, detailing the rationale for sole sourcing to the Alaska Railroad Corporation (ARRC) for operational training exercise support services.

The requirement is for rental and operation of three wood-decked flat cars for equipment loading and training, plus passenger equipment relocation between Anchorage and Fairbanks, including access to passenger cars (1 baggage car, 1 bistro car, and 3 passenger cars) with AC power during the training period. ARRC is justified as the sole source provider because they are the only entity operating the required railroad infrastructure in Alaska, with exclusive access to the specific Eielson Branch and terminal facilities in Fairbanks. The exercise must be executed within 19 days, and ARRC's unique position as sole owner/operator of Alaska's rail infrastructure, combined with their exclusive access to required equipment and ability to ensure safety compliance, makes them the only viable provider. Market research confirmed no other rail operators can legally or logistically provide these services within the geographic constraints of the training event.