Sole Source.pdf

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL FOR PURCHASES NOT

EXCEEDING THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THESHOLD

FAR 13.106-l(b)(l)

I. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 13.106-1 (b)(l ), I hereby determine that the Mark Ill Pump Parts, listed on IAS Requisition No. 1038412 , is available from only one source, and competition is precluded for the reasons indicated below.

There are no substitutes available.

2. This acquisition is restricted to the following source:

Company: Water-Ax Company Address: 140 IO NE 3 rd Court, Suite I 05

Vancouver. WA 98685. USA

Company Point of Contact and Phone Number: Elena Salyers (Office Manager) 360-574-1818 or 800-426-5207

3. The Mark-3 pump parts are estimated to cost $153.382.30 and is required to be: The Purchasing the parts from the factory directly will give the best pricing, I have determined that this procurement is fair and reasonable.

4. The requested item/service are described as: Restock of OEM parts that are used in the repair of Mark-3 high-pressure pumps that are used for fire suppression.

5. Specific characteristics of the requested items/service limit the availability to a sole source as follows: Water-Ax the manufacturer and sole provider of replacement parts for the Mark Ill Fire Pump. We have over 500 Mark III pumps in the Northern Rockies Fire Cache which routinely require these parts.

Only this suggested source can furnish the requirements, to the exclusion of other sources, because: Water-ax is the only manufacture of the parts and gives the best and lowest pricing.

6. Check and fill in all that are applicable:

� The material or service must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit. and Junction) with existing systems presently installed. The current equipment is:

and the new item/service must coordinate connect, or interface with the existing system by:

D A patent. copyright, proprietary data. or licensing agreement limits competition. The proprietary data are described as follows:

� These are "direct replacement" parts/components for existing equipment:

Water-ax is the only manufacture of OEM parts used in the Mark-3 pump.

� Other information to support a sole-source buy:

See letter from manufacturer (Water-Ax) and R-1 Fire Equipment Repair Shop upervisor Kevin Robertson.

CERTIFICATION

I certify that statements checked and information provided above are complete and correct to the best of my kno" ledge. In accordance with FAR 13. I 06- I (b )( I ),the processing of this sole-source justification precludes the use of full and open competition.

ON

Project Officer

Date Contracting Officer

06/25/2021 Justin Holloway

WATERAXW"

December 7th , 2020

USDA Forest Service- NRK

Kevin Robertson - Pump Shop Supervisor Northern Rockies Area ISC Cache 5765 West Broadway Missoula, MT 59808

Subject: Most Favored Pricing - US State/Federal Agencies

Dear Kevin Robertson, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued business and assure you that we are committed to providing you with the superior products and the Genuine WATERAX Parts needed to maintain them for years of reliable service. Please be advised that you are dealing directly with the manufacturer of WATERAX Genuine Parts. We do have established dealers that sell our Genuine Parts, but they would not be able to compete with the pricing that we are providing to you.

Rest assured that we will make every effort to safeguard that our WA TE RAX Genuine Parts continue to be of the highest quality and directly available to you at the best possible pricing. If you have any questions, or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at 855-616-1818 x 2233

Sincerely, Marcell� lacovell}

Vice-President

WATER AX Corp. 1401.0 NE 3rcf Cou1 t. Sutlf' .i\- l OS, Vancouver, \'/A 98685 TF 855.616. 1 818 T 360.5 74 1818 www.waterax.com

Date: 05/1012021

Subject: Waterax - Sole Source Provider

Please be advised Water Ax is the sole source for the acquisition of OEM parts and components for the Mark-3 high pressure firefighting pump. These are specialized firefighting pumps and motors that are manufactured by WaterAx. No other suppliers have access to these OEM parts and accessories. The attached parts order consists of parts that arc only available through WaterAx.

Also, please be aware that when ordered, these parts are needed immediately for the repair of fire suppression equipment. While we attempt to forecast our part's needs, we are often faced with emergencies when parts are in short supply. This results in pumps and fire engines that are unable to be deployed until they are repaired.

I thank you for your assistance and expedience in filling these orders

Isl Kevin Robertson

Kevin A Robertson Northern Rockies Fire Cache Fire Equipment Repair Shop Supervisor 406-329-4928 kevinarobertson@usda.gov