S_A12_FBO_BUX_Natural_Gas_Transportation_JOFOC_FY-17.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION

PUBLIC UTILITY – NATURAL GAS LDC UTILITY SERVICE

FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX BUTNER

BUTNER, NORTH CAROLINA

Contractor: PSNC Energy

Period of Coverage: 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017

Estimated Amount: $282,458.81

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Natural Gas Utility Transportation Service FCC Butner

6.303-2(a) Pursuant to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 6.302-1(b)(3), and the Bureau of Prisons Acquisition Policy (BPAP) 4100.05 Subpart 6.304(b), the Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP) has determined that the procurement of natural gas utility transportation service for the Federal Correctional Complex (FCC), meets the criteria established for other than full and open competition. It is further determined that only one responsible source and no other supplies and/or services will satisfy agency requirements. This limitation on competition is justified as supported by the following information:

(b)(1) Identification of the Agency:

U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons Federal Correctional Complex Old NC Hyw 75 Butner, NC 27565

(b)(2) Nature and/or description of action being approved:

This justification for other than full and open competition is for the acquisition transportation services for natural gas large account gas requirements provided to FCC Butner, from the original and sole provider of such services. FCC has a present and continuing requirement for natural gas utility (un-interruptible) transportation service for the two powerhouses located at FCC Butner. This justification is for the period October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017.

(b)(3) Description of supplies or services required to meet the agency needs:

PSNC Energy, shall provide to the government facility at FCC Butner, natural gas utility transportation services in a manner and form that is consistent with all applicable laws, rules, codes, industry standards, permits, and regulations, promulgated by any and all governmental authorities having jurisdiction. Services shall be provided on an un-interruptible daily basis

(365) days per year. PSNC Energy will be responsible to maintain and/or repair all associated natural gas lines and equipment, including associated costs for such repair, to the delivery point or meter of FCC Butner. Pursuant to FAR Part 41.202, the transportation services for natural gas from October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017, subject to funds availability (FAR Clause 52.232-18). The services will be procured by way of a purchase order. Based on fiscal year 2014 usage, the estimated average monthly cost for FY17 natural gas large account gas requirements is $23,538.23. The total estimated amount for a 12 month period is $282,458.81.

(b)(4) An identification of the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition:

This justification to award as a sole source is prepared pursuant to the exception to full and open competition requirements in accordance with the statutory authority for these services that is

JOFOC FCC Butner

Natural Gas Utility Services

//Signed// _7/28/2016

Dennis Dempsey, Contract Specialist Date

Field Acquisition Office

(c) I hereby certify that the supporting data provided by the technical and requirements personnel which form the basis for this justification is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

//Signed// 7/6/2016

Eric Weaver, Facilities Manager Date

FCC Butner

Concurrence:

//Signed// 7/7/2016

Chris Holland, Complex Warden Date

FCC Butner

Approved:

//Signed// 7/29/2016

Jill D. Ryan, Chief Date

Field Acquisition Office