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JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION

Updated IAW Revolutionary FAR Overhaul 6 and DOI-AAAP-F006 In accordance with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul 6.103 or 12.201, 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 6.104-1(a)(1)).

U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation Acquisition Division CGB-3800, Supply and Services Branch 2800 Cottage Way, E-1815 Sacramento, CA 95825

2. Nature/Description of Action (FAR 6.104-1(a)(2)).

services on Klamath Project federal lease lands. The requirement will be awarded as a than full and open competition is justified because the

County of Siskiyou is the only entity legally authorized to perform pesticide inspection and enforcement services within the area where the work is required.

3. Description of Supplies/Services (FAR 6.104-1(a)(3)).

This procurement provides pesticide monitoring and enforcement services on federally leased agricultural lands within the Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge (TLNWR) and the Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge (LKNWR). These lands are farmed under federal lease agreements, and all pesticide applications must comply with approved Pesticide Use Proposals. The County of Siskiyou’s Department of Agriculture, Environmental and Natural Resources Protection Division will conduct on-site inspections, review pesticide applications, and ensure that pesticide use follows federal, state, and county requirements. These services help protect public health, natural resources, and refuge wildlife by ensuring pesticides are applied safely and correctly.

The period of performance is a 5-year contract consisting of a base year and 4 option years. The total estimated value of the contract is .

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(01/2026) company or other governmental entity has the authority to conduct these inspections or issue enforcement actions within the area.

The CAC employs professional Agricultural Inspections who are specifically trained and certified to carry out pesticide monitoring, compliance inspections, and enforcement actions. Their authority includes the ability to issue violations and civil penalties in accordance with the Agricultural Civil Penalty Fine Guidelines under Title 3, California Code of Regulations, Section 6130 (3 CCR § 6130). These enforcement capabilities are essential to the Government’s requirement and cannot legally or practically be performed by any other source.

Siskiyou County is the only legally authorized entity capable of providing the required pesticide monitoring and enforcement services in this geographic area. Competition is not possible as no other contractor can meet the Government’s needs.

6. Description of efforts made to maximize competition (FAR 6.104-1(a)(6)).

An Intent to Sole Source notice was posted to SAM.gov on March 26, 2026 with responses requested by April 9, 2026. The notice stated that all responsible sources may submit a capability statement which would be considered by the agency. No responses were received. Due to California Food and Agricultural Code §11501.5 granting exclusive authority for pesticide inspection and enforcement within Siskiyou County to the Siskiyou County Agricultural Commissioner, no additional sources exist who can legally perform the required services.

7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost (FAR 6.104-1(a)(7)).

The Contracting Officer will determine the price to be fair and reasonable in accordance with the price analysis techniques in RFO 12.204. The County of Siskiyou establishes standard rates for pesticide inspection and enforcement services under its authority as the local agricultural commissioner. Price reasonableness will be supported through comparison to historical prices paid for the same services, review of current county rate schedules, and evaluation of pricing consistency across prior fiscal years. Based on these methods, the anticipated cost is expected to be fair and reasonable for the required services.

8. Description of Market Research Conducted (FAR 6.104-1(a)(8)).

Market research included a review of historical acquisitions for pesticide enforcement services, discussion with program office personnel, and an Intent to Sole Source posting on SAM.gov. Historical records confirm that identical services for pesticide monitoring and enforcement for federal lease lands within Siskiyou County have been obtained from Siskiyou County due to exclusive statutory authority. The Intent to Sole Source notice