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ATTACHMENT 2

JUSTIFICATION & APPROVAL FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

for SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS OVER THE MICROPURCHASE THRESHOLD (See FAR

Part 2) UP TO SAT (See FAR 13.106-1)

Date: ___1-9-24_____________________ PR Number: _40647409________________________

1. Nature and/or description of the item/service being procured and its intended use (include the anticipated cost):

Voyageurs National Park seeks to purchase an annual membership service to the City of Orr Tourist Information Center located in Orr, Minnesota. The park does not have a visitor contact station in this gateway community. Membership will provide contact to park visitors and an opportunity to distribute park, and local area, information. Anticipated cost is $ 4,000 per year.

2. Sole Source Justification rationale (Check one and explain below):

___X___ Only one responsible source.

______ Urgent and compelling circumstances exist. Include critical delivery or performance dates, and when you became aware of the requirement. Provide a specific statement of the impact on Government operations, financial or otherwise, if the required delivery or performance dates are not met.

______ Other _____________________________________________________

Explain:

The City of Orr, Minnesota, is located in a rural part of the state just outside the park boundaries. The City of Orr Tourist Information Center is located on Highway 53, one of the main roads that provide access to points throughout the park. The Information Center is the only establishment in the area focused on providing information to the general public. Another similar business, or nonprofit, does not exist in the area.

3. Market Research. Please explain the results or why one was not performed. State whether any other offers were received or anyone expressed interest:

Market research found the Orr Tourist Information Center to be the only information center located in this remote area.

ATTACHMENT 2

JUSTIFICATION & APPROVAL FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

for SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS OVER THE MICROPURCHASE THRESHOLD (See FAR

Part 2) UP TO SAT (See FAR 13.106-1)

PR Number __40647409______________________

4. If this is a determination for sole source, the contracting officer certifies:

a. Only one source is available, or urgent and compelling circumstances exist.

b. The anticipated price will be determined fair and reasonable using the price analysis techniques described in FAR Part 13.106-3(a).

(Signature) _______________________________________ (Date)__1/9/2024_______________

Type or Print Name: __Beth Lowthian____________________________ Title: Project Manager

(Signature) _______________________________________ (Date) __1/23/2024

Type or Print Name: ________Katherine Bernard __________________________________ Contracting Officer

Over $50,000:(if applicable)

(Signature) _______________________________________ (Date) ______________________

Warranted Individual 1 Level Above Contracting Officer