Sole_Source_Justification.pdf
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- 140FNR25Q0006
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This is a Sole Source Justification form (FWS Form 3-0034) for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's purchase of a 500-gallon Cascade Fire Equipment slip-on water unit for a Panther T6 Tracked Fire Engine at the Gulf Coast Complex.
The justification establishes Cascade Fire Equipment as the exclusive manufacturer of specialized slip-on units for wildland fire operations, specifically designed for tracked engines. The equipment is needed for fire control in marsh, prairies, savannas, and forested habitats where normal tire engines cannot access. The justification cites Cascade's unique ability to design units with proper weight distribution for 500 gallons of water, their technical expertise, and the importance of maintaining operational continuity with existing Cascade pump packages in the Fire Zone. No other manufacturers were identified as capable sources due to Cascade's exclusive manufacturing capabilities and specialized design requirements for tracked engines.
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A. Description
B. Justification
a. Circumstances
b. Other Capable Sources
c. Barriers to Competition
FWS Form 3-0034 (Rev. 12/2019) U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION
JOINT ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS
Acquisitions Operations
C. Recommendation and Certification by Program Office
Based on the above justification, I recommend this acquisition to be conducted using sole source acquisition procedures as specified in FAR Part 13. I hereby certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Program / Project Officer
D. Contracting Officer Certification and Approval
Based on the above justification, I hereby certify that the circumstances of this contract action deem only one source reasonably available and approve the use of sole source acquisition procedures for this purchase.
Contracting Officer
E. Concurrence by Chief of Contracting Office (only required for awards exceeding $250K)
I hereby concur that the circumstances of this contract action deem only one source reasonably available.
Chief of Contracting Office
| Agency Requirement: Purchase a 500 Gallon Cascade Fire Equipment Slip-on water unit for a Fire utilized Panther T6 Tracked Fire Engine at the Gulf Coast Complex. The slip-on unit is paramount to support and contain securing firelines in marsh, prairies, savannas, and forested habitats which will serve as a vital water source to extinguish flames burning in vegetation and woody debris during prescribed burning, wildfire suppression where normal tire engines cannot access. The slip-on will supply water interior so to ensure security of fire spread staying within designated areas. This implement will not only contribute to the restoration of critical endangered habitats it will ensure containment from fire threatening urban interface. |
| Circumstances: Cascade Fire Equipment is the manufacturer of Slip-on Units exclusively for wildland fire operations. Cascade Fire Equipment designs and manufactures to specific specifications to our Panther T6 and they provide a design tailored to weight distribution and handling of 500 gallons of water for safe operations on all landscapes and transport. They are the only company that offers specialized design for tracked engines to limit the stresses of this weight in a dynamic extreme environment. They provide a technical expert on implements, accessories, parts and Service. All other pump packages within the Fire Zone are Cascade Fire Equipment. It is imperative all pumps are interchangeable to ensure continuity of operations to ensure safety to the public. There products have proven to be sustainable and reliable. |
| Other Capable Sources: N/A - Cascade Fire Equipment is an exclusive manufacturer and designer of tracked engine slip-on units. | |
| Barriers: Internet market research indicates that Cascade Fire Equipment is an exclusive manufacturer and designer of tracked engine slip-on units. They design a weight distribution product to ensure water distribution can be safety transported in all types of fire environments. No other company has offered the flexibility in design. All were rigid in designs for specific wheeled engines and trucks. | |
| 2024-12-16T13:39:16-0500 | |
| KARA BARCOMB |
| 2025-01-28T06:57:29-0500 | |
| WILLIAM FLUHARTY |
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