Brand_Name_Justification.pdf
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- UT JONES HOLE NFH ELECTROFISHING BACKBACK
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- 140FS225Q0035
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This is a Brand Name Justification form (FWS Form 3-0034) for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's procurement of a Smith-Root APEX backpack electrofishing unit for Jones Hole National Fish Hatchery. The justification explains that this specific equipment is needed to sample for and prevent Whirling Disease from entering the facility through fish barriers on Jones Hole Creek and to evaluate disease prevalence in native trout populations.
The document justifies the sole-source procurement by establishing that Smith-Root is the only manufacturer that meets the required specifications, with their APEX model offering over 1,500 different waveform selections. The price is deemed fair and reasonable based on similar purchases under FAR 13.106-3(a)(2)(ii). The justification is signed by Program Officer Zane Olsen on November 15, 2024, and Contracting Officer Jeremy Riva on January 3, 2025, approving the sole-source acquisition procedures for this purchase under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT).
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FWS Form 3-0034 (Rev. 10/2020) U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
1. Description of Need
3. Other Capable Sources
2. Market Research Conducted
Pursuant to FAR subpart 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and (ii), for purchases not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT), Contracting Officers may solicit from only one source if the circumstances deem only one source is reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, or industrial mobilization).
Instructions: The information in the text boxes are provided as sample language or to indicate a needed fill-in. Sample language should be removed from the final document. All text boxes require information and shall not be left blank.
Brand Name Justification
JOINT ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS
Acquisitions Operations
4. Barriers to Competition
5. Contractor's Qualifications
6. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost
7. Recommendation and Certification by Program Office
Based on the above justification, I recommend this acquisition be sent out for solicitation with Brand Name Justifications. I hereby certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Program / Project Officer
8. Contracting Officer Certification and Approval: Under SAT
Based on the above justification, I hereby certify and approve the use of sole source acquisition procedures under FAR Part 13 for this purchase.
Contracting Officer
| Text3: While there are other manufacturers of electrofishing units only Smith-Root units meet our requirements |
| Text2: Electroshocking units are very specific and Smith-Root is the only company that manufactures units that meet are specifications and needs. |
| Text1: Jones Hole National Fish Hatchery would like to purchase a new backpack electrofishing unit and related accessories to sample for and prevent Whirling Disease from entering the facility. This unit will be used to remove any fish above the fish barrier on Jones Hole Creek that may be present in the bypass channel adjacent to the hatchery. This unit will also be used to sample below the fish barrier to evaluate Whirling Disease prevalence in the native trout population. It is crucial to ensure Whirling Disease is prevented from entering the facility. No fish should be present in the bypass channel or springs on the east or west side of the hatchery. |
| Text4: The Smith-Root APEX Backpack Electrofisher is not available from any other source or at a reduced price within the United States. As the majority of our sales are to government agencies, we are required to sell to everyone at the same price. No other company manufactures a backpack electrofisher with the capabilities of the APEX backpack electrofisher. This includes over 1500 different waveform selections. |
(correspondence dated 11/24/2024)
| Text6: Price is fair and reasonable based on similar purchases (FAR 13.106-3(a)(2)(ii)). | |
| 2024-11-15T11:55:09-0700 | |
| ZANE OLSEN |
| 2025-01-03T16:25:51-0700 | |
| JEREMY RIVA |
Text5: Smith-Root is one of the leading companies for Electroshocking units.
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