P06_Single_Source_Brand_Name_Justification Less Than SAT - Redacted.pdf

United States Department of Agriculture Single Source/Brand Name Justification

Less Than the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)

Control No. (if applicable)

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity.

Agency: USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Contracting Activity: Contract with the National Grazing Lands Conservation Association (NatGLC) to conduct two Working Effectively with Livestock Producers trainings. One training will be held in FY2023. The second training will be provided in FY2024.

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

The NatGLC will deliver 2 Working Effectively with Livestock Producers (WELP) trainings to MN NRCS employees, approximately 30 students per course. Training sessions will meet FPAC EDS training requirements for the WELP course.

3. Rationale or circumstances for limiting competition.

The training that NatGLC provides will meet FPAC EDS requirements for the WELP course. They are the only vendor available that can provide the training to meet FPAC EDS requirements. No other options exist. This training will allow field staff to attain necessary training to assist them with becoming certified conservation planners.

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

NatGLC holds the rights to this training course and no other vendor can provide the training to meet FPAC EDS requirements. We need the training to meet FPAC EDS requirements, so no other market research was conducted.

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

$128,120 total (2 training events).

NatGLC will also provide a total of $128,100 of In-Kind match to conduct these trainings.

6. Recommended source(s).

National Grazing Lands Conservation Association 8992 White Creek Road College Station, TX 77845-6108

979-777-9779 monti@grazinglands.org

Certifications

X☐XT h e information provided for this justification has been reviewed and certified accurate and complete by Jeff Duchene , Program/Technical Personnel.

Contracting Officer (less than SAT). I have reviewed this justification and certify it to be accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

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KRISTIN GILLILAND

Contracting Officer

KRISTIN GILLILAND

2022.07.27 15:08:41 mailto:monti@grazinglands.org