JA for Under SAT_Curlew Emergency Boiler Repair Signed.pdf

United States Department of Agriculture Decision to Restrict Competition under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold

Identification Number:

Rev. 10/29/25

In accordance with the Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Overhaul (RFO) FAR

12.102 (a), the following documents the decision to restrict competition for this acquisition.

(1) Mission Area and Contracting Activity.

Requisition Number: 1163892

Requesting Activity Agency: Curlew Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center

Contracting Activity: Boiler repair

(2) Brief Description of Supplies or Services

The existing Lattner model 445KWLS electric steam boiler is inoperable. This boiler supplies heat and hot water to the dining hall. Preliminary assessment indicates a failed heat exchanger. A new exchanger must be fabricated, installed, and the existing unit removed. The contractor is responsible for proper disposal of the removed exchanger.

(3) Suggested Source

Atlas Boiler & Equipment Co.

3815 E Trent Ave Spokane, WA 99202

(509) 525-1300

UEI: GB4SR87UWSL5

(4) Justification for Restricting Competition and the Basis for that Decision.

A. Explain the unique qualifications/characteristics of the proposed contractor or product and why no other contractor or product/service can meet the Government's need.

The boiler in the dining hall building is the sole location for preparation of food for the students at Curlew Job Corps Center. The lack of heat and hot water is a safety concern for the students and staff occupying this building. Hot water is required to properly sanitize the food preparation and serving equipment. The lack of heat during frigid winter weather can lead to frozen pipes and significant facility damage. It is urgent to have an operable boiler in this building. .

B. Describe market research conducted and the results or the reason why no market research was conducted.

Due to the remoteness of the facility and the urgency of the repair, a known, responsible vendor was contacted and confirmed available to complete the work in a timely manner. This requirement is an emergency contracting needs that imminently threatens life, health, or property.

United States Department of Agriculture Decision to Restrict Competition under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold

Identification Number:

Rev. 10/29/25

Certifications & Approvals

(5) Technical / Requirements Personnel Certification I certify this requirement meets the Government’s minimum need and that the supporting data, which forms a basis for this justification, is complete and accurate.

Deborah Valles Date Supervisory Program Engineer

(6) Contracting Officer’s Certification I certify that the data supporting the recommended use of other than full and open competition accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I hereby approve this justification.

Ian Barnes Date Contracting Officer