D01_Final_Award_-_JOFOC_1.pdf

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: _______2/21/2023_________________

PR Number: ______ 40607356___________________

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

Custom manufacture of an aluminum "reinforcement bracket" kit for bow of NPS owned “North River” patrol vessel. Bolt on bracket is custom built to fit into existing bolt holes manufactured into the hull.

Custom Wing Inflatables, Hybrid Air/Foam sponson (replacement for original OEM sponson) when purchased originally for this vessel with cut outs on the port side for the “dive door” . Anticipated cost of $23,883.23

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

__X____ Only one responsible source.

______ 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: The NPS unit at PIRO owns a custom-built emergency response vessel made by NW Bend Boats, LLC (dba North River Boats). During operations the inflatable semi ridged sponson tore off due to wear and tear in high seas and age of the rubber. This vessel has a custom hull manufactured by North River Boats with a cut out “dive door” for pulling victims into the boat. This manufacturer has identified this same type of issue with other custom vessels they made for the Navy. Additionally, they have a solution to prevent damage to the sponson in the future with a custom aluminum reinforcement bracket and a semi ridged hull replacement. If we do not have this replacement part by that date, the park will be unable to respond safely to any search and rescue call on the waters of Lake Superior putting the public and employees at risk. This is the only emergency vessel the park owns with this capability. The manufacturer of the vessel has the custom boat hull specifications and is the only manufacturer that can make the parts necessary to repair the item. It is intimately familiar with our vessel and the issue due them manufacturing this vessel.

The park rescues around 50 people from the water every summer using the vessel and it must be back on the water by April 30th every year.

Last updated 6/2/2016

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

The government purchased this vessel from North River Boats with a custom hull configuration, and no other “off the shelf” replacement parts are available. The parts needed will be custom made specifically for the hull design.

Another manufacturer could possibly make these, however due to the custom nature of the hull design having another manufacturer make these custom items would greatly increase the cost. The park does not have access to the engineering design plans with specific design criteria due to the custom nature of this vessel's design.

The manufacturer of the vessel has the custom boat hull specifications and is the only manufacturer that can make these parts that are needed to repair the item. They are intimately familiar with the vessel and the issue related to long term wear due to them manufacturing this vessel.

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 ______40607356__________________

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: __________________________________________ Title:

(Signature) _______________________________________ (Date) ___________________________

Type or Print Name: __________________________________________ Contracting Officer

Over $50,000:(if applicable)

JOSEPH HUGHES

Digitally signed by JOSEPH

HUGHES

Date: 2023.02.22 11:10:33 -05'00'

Craig Bryant 22 Feb 2023

(Signature) _______________________________________ (Date) ______________________

Warranted Individual 1 Level Above Contracting Officer