Sole_Source_over_SAT_public_1.pdf

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WBR 1406.303-1 Template 1 (04/2021)

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION

In accordance with FAR 6.302 or FAR 13.501(a), the proposed contractual action is pursuant to the statutory authority identified in paragraph 4. This template is required for actions over the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (unless the procurement is acquired as a limited source IAW FAR 8.405-6 or is an Exception to Fair Opportunity IAW FAR 16.505(b)(2)).

1. Agency and Contracting Activity (FAR 6.303-2(b)(1)).

U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation California Great Basin Region 2800 Cottage Way Sacramento, CA 95825

2. Nature/Description of Action (FAR 6.303-2(b)(2)).

Sole source firm fixed priced contract.

3. Description of Supplies/Services (FAR 6.303-2(b)(3)).

Security guard services for the Joint Operations Center located at 3310 El Camino Ave, Sacramento, CA 95821. The estimated value of the procurement is .

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other than Full and Open Competition (FAR 6.303- 2(b)(4)). (Check one)

Authority FAR Coverage Application 41 U.S.C. 1901 FAR 13.501 Only one responsible source using Simplified

Acquisition Procedures (above SAT but below $7M) 41 U.S.C. 1903 FAR 13.501 Special emergency procurement authority

41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) FAR 6.302-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements

41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) FAR 6.302-1(c) Application for brand-name descriptions

41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(2) FAR 6.302-2 Unusual and compelling urgency

41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(3) FAR 6.302-3 Industrial mobilization; engineering, developmental or research capability; or expert services

41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(4) FAR 6.302-4 International Agreement 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(5) FAR 6.302-5 Authorized or required by statute 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(6) FAR 6.302-6 National Security 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(7) FAR 6.302-7 Public Interest

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WBR 1406.303-1 Template 1 (04/2021)

5. Demonstration of Contractor’s Unique Qualifications (FAR 6.303-2(b)(5)).

The Bureau of Reclamation entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)with the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) for the management of the JOC facility. DWR is responsible for management of the facility and awards a contract for security guard services. Under the terms MOA, Reclamation reimburses DRW for its share of the costs for the security guard services based on the percentage of building occupancy. As a tenant of the building, Reclamation does not have the ability to separately contract for security guard services. Based on the nature of the joint occupancy, Reclamation must proceed with a sole source contract to DWR to pay for Reclamation’s share of the security guard costs.

6. Description of efforts made to maximize competition (FAR 6.303-2(b)(6)).

Due to the unique nature of this procurement, there are no efforts that Reclamation could take to maximize competition.

7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost (FAR 6.303-2(b)(7)).

The anticipated cost will be considered fair and reasonable under FAR 13.106-3. DWR issues a competitive solicitation for guard services and awards the contract based on a best value determination. Security guard services are widely available in the commercial marketplace at established market prices.

8. Description of Market Research Conducted (FAR 6.303-2(b)(8)).

Due to the nature of this procurement, there are no market research efforts that could be conducted that would change reasons for the lack of competition.

9. Any Other Supporting Facts (FAR 6.303-2(b)(9)).

None

10. Listing of Interested Sources (FAR 6.303-2(b)(10)).

California Department of Water Resources 715 P Street Sacramento, CA 95814-6400

11. Actions Taken to Remove Barriers to Competition (FAR 6.303-2(b)(11)).

There are no actions that can be taken to remove the barrier to competition. Reclamation is a tenant of the JOC building and does not have the ability to directly contract for guard services.