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JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION UNDER $150,000

(1) Agency and contracting activity (FAR 6.303-2(a)(1))

The contracting agency is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Contracting Division, Clock Tower Building, P.O. Box 2004, Rock Island, Illinois 61204-2004.

(2) Nature and/or description of the action being approved (FAR 6.303-2(a)(2))

Sole Source justification for: 75 Global SX1 Tracking Tags – Contractor: Orbit One Communications, LLC – Estimated Cost: $19,500.00

(3) Supplies or services required to meet the Agency needs (including estimated value) (FAR 6.303-2(a)(3))

Due to the current flood conditions on the Iowa, Cedar, Mississippi and Illinois Rivers both the state of Iowa and Illinois are requesting direct flood fight assistance from the Rock Island District (MVR), Regional Flood Fight Center (RFFC). The MVR-RFFC inventory of diesel pumps is being mobilized and deployed to many different IA/IL counties. The diesel pumps range in price from $15,000-$33,000 each. Currently there are no systems in place to maintain continuous visibility of these assets. A satellite-based asset monitoring system is needed to ensure the MVR- RFFC maintains continuous awareness of the location of each pump during this event and make certain all pumps are returned following the event.

(4) Statutory authority (FAR 6.303-2(a)(4))

The statutory authority is 10 U.S.C.2304(c)(2) as implemented by FAR 6.302-2 ---Unusual and compelling urgency.

(5) The proposed contractor's unique qualifications require use of the authority cited above (FAR 6.303-2(2)(5))

In accordance with ER500-1-1, a Declaration of Emergency has been declared to exist in the Rock Island District as of 0800 hours May 28, 2013. Many of the rivers and streams within the Rock Island District are currently at or above action/flood stage. The current NWS river level forecast indicates that rivers and streams will continue to rise.

(6) Determination of fair and reasonable cost (FAR 6.303-2(a)(7))

Fair and reasonable cost has been determined by contacting as many suppliers as possible that can meet the time restraints and can provide the necessary supplies and/or services required for this procurement.

(7) Contracting Officer's certification (FAR 6.303(a)(12))

I have determined that the anticipated cost to the government is necessary to meet the requirements.

(8) Approval (FAR 6.304)

In accordance with FAR 6.304, the above justification for other than full and open competition is hereby approved.

E-Signed by DUNCAN.SALLY.A.1231232636

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Sally A. Duncan

Contracting Officer