E53_MISC_J_A_Final_Redacted_1.pdf

SINGLE SOURCE DETERMINATION USING

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES (SAP) UNDER THE

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD (SAT)

AUTHORITY: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)

J&A Control Number JA26-00025

Requirement Title / Name: Electric Utility Services for UMU Agency

Purchase Request Number: 44032722 Originating Office (Customer): Shannon Hopkins, Superintendent Division / Unit / Branch: SWRO, Ute Mountain Ute Agency

1. This is a justification for other than full and open competition.

Agency:

IA Acquisition Office:

Bureau of Indian Affairs A12 Northwest Region

2. Description of supplies or services required to meet agency needs.

The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Ute Mountain Ute (UMU) Agency Facilities, Fire Management and Detention Center, Towaoc, Colorado has a requirement for electric utility services. Market research has shown that Empire Electric Association, Inc. (EEA) (LMKVQ8JNXN75) a Non-ISBEE/IEE large business and is the only electric provider for the Towoac, Colorado area. A purchase order will be issued for the purpose of obligating funds for the period of performance, so that BIA can draw from the funding for each monthly billing. A one-year sole source award will be made to Empire Electric Association, Inc. in the amount of $ and the period of performance will be 1/1/2026 – 12/31/2026.

3. Identification of the single source to be solicited.

Name of Proposed Contractor: Empire Electric Association Street Address: 801 N. Broadway City, State, Zip: Cortez, CO 813121 Phone: 970-565-4444

4. Reason for authority cited. The Contracting Officer has determined the circumstances of the contract deem only one source is reasonably available.

Urgency: The nature of the requirement has been deemed urgent and following competitive procedures would result in unacceptable delays.

Only One source: Highly specialized supply/service (for example technological/ specific training requirements) contractor must possess unique qualifications.

Exclusive Licensing Agreement

Other Insert reason: (could be a special statue, etc.):

x

5. Rationale. Provide an explanation that supports the reason cited in #4.

See paragraph #2.

6. A description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as is practicable, including whether a notice was or will be publicized as required by Subpart 5.2 and, if not, which exception under 5.202 applies.

Empire Electric Association, Inc. (EEA) (LMKVQ8JNXN75) a Non-ISBEE/IEE large business is the only electric provider for the Towoac, Colorado area. A notice will not be publicized as an exception under 5.202(a)(5) applies. This JOFOC will be posted within 14 days after award.

7. Originating Office Attestation:

I certify that the technical data which forms a basis for this justification is complete and accurate and meets the Government’s minimum needs.

Shannon Hopkins Superintendent Bureau of Indian Affairs

8. Contracting Officer certification that the justification is accurate and complete to the best of the contracting officer’s knowledge and belief:

I hereby certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Brian Roberts Contracting Officer Bureau of Indian Affairs