FAR 13 Single Source Justification Less Than SAT (Redacted).pdf

This document is a Single Source Justification (SSJ) for a sole source contract awarded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The contract is for procuring live animals for the Foreign Animal Disease Diagnostician training at the Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC), specifically requiring two (2) bovine, eight (8) sheep, four (4) goats, and fourteen (14) swine that meet stringent weight, health, vaccine, and quality requirements. Thomas D. Morris, Inc. is identified as the sole authorized USDA Class B vendor capable of supplying these animals for the live animal training, with the procurement being justified based on the vendor's unique ability to provide live animals without issues related to transportation, disease transmission, and delivery quality.

The contract will be awarded on a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) basis under the statutory authority permitting Other than Full and Open Competition (FAR 13.106-1(b)). The procurement falls under the North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) 112210 for Hog and Pig Farming, with a small business size standard of $4,000,000. The document is signed by Stephen Tees, Contracting Officer, and digitally executed on July 24, 2025, indicating the contract's anticipated timeline and formal approval process.