B01 - Determinations and Findings Synopsis NBR Emergency Roof Repair.pdf

Determination and Finding U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 6

Denver CO Exception to Synopsis

Emergency Roof Repair National Bison Range

Solicitation 140F0621Q0027

1. Nature and/or description of the action being approved: Exception to Synopsis

2. Citation of the appropriate statute and/or regulation upon which the D&F is based: FAR

5.202 -- Exceptions. “…(2) The proposed contract action is made under the conditions described in 6.302-2 (or, for purchases conducted using simplified acquisition procedures, if unusual and compelling urgency precludes competition to the maximum extent practicable) and the Government would be seriously injured if the agency complies with the time periods specified in 5.203;

3. Description of the requirement: The contractor shall repair the flat roof portion of the National Bison Range Visitors Center in accordance with the specifications and drawings.

4. In accordance with FAR 6.302-2 (Unusual and compelling urgency) the solicitation must be streamlined in order to mitigate further damage to the National Bison Range.

DETERMINATION

5. Based on the findings above, the exception to synopsis is appropriate, notice will not be provided as required by FAR 5.201. This decision is in the best interests of the Government.

Prepared By: Caleb Kindsvater

Authorizing Authority: Rey Aragon https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-6#FAR_6_302_2 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-5#FAR_5_203