FAR 13 Part JA Upfitting TX SIGNED.pdf

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Single Source Justification & Approval FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) – Simplified Acquisitions

1. Contracting Office: USDA Forest Service Procurement and Property Services

2. Description of Action: Christopher Crain, Patrol Captain, requests a firm fixed price contract with the decommissioning and installation services.

3. Description of Supplies/Services: Decommissioning and installation services on new LE vehicles. Work to be competed upon arrival of new vehicle, and vehicles will be delivered.

4. The rationale or circumstances for limiting competition

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 13.106-1(b)(1) For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold.(i) Contracting Officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deems only one source reasonably available

As a result of market research, the Purchasing Agent found that Shreveport Communication Service, LLC DBA Faith Communications is the only local contractor that is within reasonable driving time.

Competition is determined inadequate based on the procurement cost-benefit analysis. It will lower administrative costs and the contract price reflects the best value to the government. Serval costs associated with competition have been considered to determine if competition will save taxpayers’ money.

Only Faith Communications is available in the mission area and vehicles spend quite a bit of time having maintenance done to them and having a vendor within short distance of the district helps cut down repair time and costs of travel.

5.Market Research

The customer and the contracting office reached out to the reasonable number of prospective small business contractors located in Lufkin, TX, Houston, TX, Dallas, TX. These locations have not responded to RFI/Sources Sought.

6.Estimated price, including all options, if applicable.

$11,303.00

7.Recommended source(s).

Shreveport Communication Service, LLC DBA Faith Communications 933 Stoner AVE Shreveport, Louisiana 71101-3847

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Certifications

Supporting data that is the responsibility of technical or requirements personnel and which form the basis for this justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.

Christopher Crain National Forests &Grasslands in Texas Patrol Captain

The information contained in this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief and in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 13.106-1(b)(1), I hereby determine the circumstances described above deem only one source, or limited sources, reasonably available and competition is precluded for the reasons indicated in this document.

Approved by

Josh Choi Contracting Officer