WBR_1413_106-1_Determ__to_solicit_from_a_single_source_SAT__FAR_13_1.pdf

Solicitation # 140R4022Q0067 Page 1 of 2

WBR 1413.106-1 Template 1 (11/2020)

DETERMINATION TO SOLICIT FROM A SINGLE SOURCE

Pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), for purchases not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) Contracting Officers may solicit from only one source if the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source is reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, or industrial mobilization).

Pursuant to FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(ii), when a single source is identified to provide a portion of the purchase as a Brand-Name, the documentation in paragraph 3 must state that this determination is only for a portion of the requirement.

1. Agency and Contracting Activity.

U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Albuquerque Area Office, Acquisition Management Division

2. Name and Address of Single Source.

James, Cooke & Hobson, Inc. d/b/a JCH 3800 Doniphan Drive El Paso, TX 79922-1405

3. Description of Supplies/Services and Estimated Cost.

The Bureau of Reclamation has determined a need to refurbish/repair an existing Simflo Serial No. 104328B short set booster pump having a design point of 120 gpm at 120 vertical feet. The existing booster pump is located within the boundary of the Brackish Groundwater National Desalination Research Facility (BGNDRF) in Otero County, New Mexico at latitude 32° 53’ 00.3”N, longitude -105° 58’ 35.0” W with street address of 500 La Velle Road, Alamogordo, New Mexico 88310.

The period of performance is to complete the repair within 60 days after award. The estimated value of the procurement is $11,100.00.

4. Description of Circumstances, including why only one source is reasonably available.

In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), JCH is the only authorized distributor for the State of New Mexico who is authorized to repair the SIMFLO booster pump. Dick Kampfen, Executive Advisor at SIMFLO, confirmed that JCH is SIMFLO’s exclusive distributor for the State of New Mexico for sales and repairs of SIMFLO pumps. Thus, a sole source award to JCH is justified.

5. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Price.

The Contracting Officer has determined the cost to repair the SIMFLO booster pump is fair and reasonable in accordance with FAR 13.106-3(a)(2)(i) and (vi).

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WBR 1413.106-1 Template 1 (11/2020)

6. Description of Market Research.

The market research performed by the Government’s technical expert, Malynda Cappelle, verifies that only JCH is authorized to repair BGNDRF’s SIMFLO booster pump.

Additional market research performed by the Contract Specialist indicates that SIMFLO has other authorized distributors in the United States, but JCH in El Paso, TX is the closest to BGNDRF to perform the repair.

Other market research indicates it is in the best interest of the Government to repair the booster pump at BGNDRF instead of purchasing a new booster pump. New vertical booster pumps range between $24,000 and $42,000 depending on the type selected. The decision to repair the booster pump at BGNDRF is based on current funding levels.

Based on the market research, it is determined that JCH is the sole service contractor authorized to repair BGNDRF’s SIMFLO booster pump.

SIGNATURES

PREPARED BY:

Name: Tina M. Villegas

Date: July 15, 2022

CONTRACTING OFFICER (CO) (FAR 13.106-1(b)):(All Values)

Name: Tina M. Villegas

Date: July 15, 2022

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