Sole_Source_J&A.pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

Page 1 of 1Updated: 9 Jun 16

Section A: General Contract Information

Contracting Activity: 341st Contracting Squadron

Project/Program Name: Coal

Purchase Request/Identification Number: F2W3D98054AW01

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options): $30,800.00

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

Purchase of 200 tons of 1 1/2" Bituminous Stoker coal.

Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name

The recommended source is the only local provider of 1 1/2" Bituminous Stoker coal that meets the required characteristics and specifications for use with the Detroit Stoker Spreader Coal Feeders that are used on the High Temperature Hot Water Generators at Malmstrom's Heat Plant. The coal has to meet the required specifications to insure compliance with the State and Federal Air Quality regulations (Malmstrom's Air Quality Permit).

Coal purchased that doesn't meet the required characteristics and specifications can cause a failure to comply with Malmstroms Air Quality Permit which would shutdown Plant operations and cause a risk of catastrophic damage to 70 infrastructure buildings and incurring fines for non compliance.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

Gebhardt Post Plant & Sawmill was the only company to respond to the solicitation on contract FA4626-15-P-0088. FA4626-16- P-0030 was awarded to another company as a test burn to try and increase competition, but the coal purchased under that contract did not satisfy the environmental requirements of 341 CES. FA4626-16-P-0095 was awarded to Gebhardt and delivered as specified within the contract parameters. Due to the historical lack of competition in this industrial market, and Malmstrom's stringent specifications and location, 341 CONS has determined this to be the only reliable source.

Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards

Based on the justification for brand name and the need for the coal to meet the required specifications to insure compliance with the State and Federal Air Quality regulations, there are no steps to preclude future brand name awards unless the Air Force deems another system to be more advantageous and changes brands.

Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination

I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.

Date

05-Mar-2018

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

Ann Marie L. Bierman/TSgt

Signature of Contracting Officer

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) Page of Updated: 9 Jun 16 Section A: General Contract Information Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.

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