JOFOC_-_Under_SAT_1.pdf

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: September 3, 2025________________________

PR Number: 44022188_________________________

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

Emergency Fire System Repair in Big Bend National Park, Brewster County, Texas

Estimated Cost: $80,000.00

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

______ Only one responsible source.

__X____ 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 fire system has recently been inspected across Big Bend National Park and found many major failings within the system that pose significant life, safety, and health consequences if not fixed immediately. Additionally, necessary system components failed to function, such as Fire Alarm panels, warning horns and strobes, and the system main control box had a fire within to prevent the fire protection system to no longer operate.

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

Exception FAR 5.202(a)(2) applies under Simplified Acquisition Procedures

This is a urgent sole source Emergency Fire System Repair within Big Bend National Park project that will be carried out in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-2 Unusual and compelling urgency.

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 44022188________________________

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) ___________________________

Type or Print Name: __________________________________________ Contracting Officer

Over $50,000:(if applicable)

(Signature) _______________________________________ (Date) ______________________

Warranted Individual 1 Level Above Contracting Officer

Nathan Ziegler