NOI Single-Source Modular Barracks Final.pdf

United States Department of Agriculture Limited Source/Brand Name Justification

FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) – Simplified Acquisitions Control No. (REQ 1153563)

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity.

Requesting Activity Agency: Angeles National Forest Contracting Activity: Region 5, CSA 3

2. Description of supply or service required to meet the agency’s needs.

Purchase sole source modular barracks for the Valyermo Fires Station which is a 24-hour station that responds to emergency incidents and public safety operations within the National Forest. These modular barracks are for its mission critical employees that include a 25-person Hotshot crew, a five-person (5) engine module, a two (2) person water tender and one patrol person. These barracks are needed for employees and would allow employees to remain overnight at the station to respond to emergencies.

(2) 28’ x 66’ modular building Set of building foundation piers Supply and install seismic anchors above ground Install carpet bar on floor seams where building sections meet Install water and sewer connections Install electrical connections Install skirting ADA Ramp Air Conditioning

3. The rationale or circumstances for limiting competition.

McGrath RentCorp was chosen because of the proximity to the Valyermo Fire Station which is in a remote area of California. The other vendors that were researched on GSA using the terms modular building were located out of state and would substantially increase cost to the government due to the size of these buidling and the transportation and installation. If these modular barracks are not available, the emergency employees would have to sleep outside on the ground in tents or local hotels that are 100 miles away, which would increase the response time to emergency incidents and public safety operations within the Forest. This could result in an increase in costs for the government which would be approximately an additional $20k for delivery, setup, and installation of anchors. The purchase of these modular barracks would help with rest and recovery from firefighting operations nearby.

4. A description of the market research conducted and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted.

Specifications for the modular barracks was developed by the Region 5 Angles National Forest working group. Market Research was conducted in the surrounding area of Los Angles County and no other vendors are able to provide the required modular barrack buildings that are in accordance with the specifications and are within an 100 mile radius.

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

6. Recommended source(s).

McGrath RentCorp dba Mobile Modular 5700 Las Positas Rd Livermore, CA 94551

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.

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.

Contracting Officer