A16_SSJ_1.pdf
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This document is a Single Source Justification (SSJ) form from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for acquiring tilt-current loggers from Lowell Instruments LLC. The Green Bay Fish and Wildlife Cooperative Operations (FWCO) requires specialized oceanographic equipment to sample wave environments on reefs critical to native fish reproduction. The justification indicates that Lowell Instruments LLC is the only known manufacturer capable of producing instruments meeting their specific technical requirements, with proven experience developing equipment for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Marine Fisheries Service and successful prior use by USGS colleagues. The document follows Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) procedures for sole source procurement under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, with digital signatures from the Program/Project Officer (Ben Breaker) and Contracting Officer (Solmaz Salih) approving the single-source acquisition on August 27, 2025.
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The Green Bay FWCO requires tilt-current loggers to sample the wave environment on reefs important to native fish reproduction.
We know of only one capable provider of this hardware- Lowell Instruments LLC.
We know of only one capable provider of this hardware- Lowell Instruments LLC.
We know of only one manufacturer that make instruments sufficient for our need.
FWS Form 3-0034 (Rev. 10/2020) U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
SINGLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION
(UNDER SAT)
JOINT ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS
Acquisitions Operations
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.
1. Description of Need
2. Market Research Conducted
3. Other Capable Sources
4. Barriers to Competition
This vendor has developed oceanographic equipment for the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration's National Marine Fisheries Service. Their equipment has been used successfully in studies like our own by colleagues at USGS.
We have been unable to find another capable vendor producing equipment that meets the needs of our application.
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 to be conducted using sole source acquisition procedures. 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
| 2025-08-27T13:26:54-0500 | |
| BEN BREAKER |
| 2025-08-27T15:43:34-0600 | |
| SOLMAZ SALIH |
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