C38_Sypnosis_of_Award_Special_Announ__JOFOC_-2_sighed_Under_SAT_1.pdf

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ATTACHMENT 2

JUSTIFICATION & APPROVAL FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

for SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS OVER THE MICROPURCHASE THRESHOLD (See FAR

Part 2) UP TO SAT

(See FAR 13.106-1)

Date: _06-02-2026_______________________

PR Number: 44045072_________________________

1. Nature and/or description of the item/service being procured and its intended use (include the anticipated cost):

_Hay for September bison round up.

2. Sole Source Justification rationale (Check one and explain below):

______ Only one responsible source.

____X__ Urgent and compelling circumstances exist. Include critical delivery or performance dates, and when you became aware of the requirement. Provide a specific statement of the impact on

Government operations, financial or otherwise, if the required delivery or performance dates are not met.

______ Other _____________________________________________________

Explain: Delivery of hay should occur between September 1 and September 24, before the bison roundup and culling operations begin. The hay must be on hand to feed captured animals and is required for the roundup to proceed; without it, the operation cannot happen. The urgent and compelling need arises from the fact that, without the roundup, herd numbers cannot be reduced, resulting in over-population and subsequent natural resource damage from over-grazing.

Roundups and culling are essential for managing herd size and maintaining ecological conditions, and the ongoing drought makes it even more critical to keep numbers within acceptable stocking levels.

3. Market Research. Please explain the results or why one was not performed. State whether any other offers were received or anyone expressed interest:

Unlike conventional retail items that are sold at stable, preset prices, hay functions like other market-based commodities, their value fluctuates based on supply, demand, weather conditions, and regional availability.

Last updated 6/2/2016

ATTACHMENT 2

JUSTIFICATION & APPROVAL FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

for SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS OVER THE MICROPURCHASE THRESHOLD (See FAR

Part 2) UP TO SAT

(See FAR 13.106-1)

PR Number ________________________

4. If this is a determination for sole source, the contracting officer certifies:

a. Only one source is available, or urgent and compelling circumstances exist.

b. The anticipated price will be determined fair and reasonable using the price analysis techniques described in FAR Part 13.106-3(a).

(Signature) _______________________________________ (Date)__________________________

Type or Print Name: _Mark Slovek Bio-Tech_________________________________________

Title:

(Signature) _______________________________________ (Date) ___________________________

Type or Print Name: __________________________________________

Contracting Officer

Over $50,000:(if applicable)

(Signature) _______________________________________ (Date) ______________________

Warranted Individual 1 Level Above Contracting Officer