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WBR 1413.106-1 Template 1 eFile - B02

(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, Upper Colorado Basin Region Western Colorado Area Office Durango, CO 81301

2. Name and Address of Single Source.

WOODS CANYON ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONSULTANTS, INC.

140 N Linden ST Cortez, Colorado 81321-3112, United States

UEI: YEC6SYLULBM6

3. Description of Supplies/Services and Estimated Cost.

The objective of this contract is to provide professional archaeological monitoring for sites within the Reach 12.1 and 12.2 right-of-way (ROW) of the Navajo Gallup Water Supply Project (NGWSP). The contract will allow for archaeological monitoring and mitigation of discoveries along the Reach 12.1 and 12.2 ROW during the completion of construction.

Estimated Value: $43,262.81

Period of Performance: 2 November 2024 – 31 December 2026, Non-Severable

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

IAW FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), only one responsible source is reasonably available to meet the agencies requirement. Woods Canyon Archaeological Consultants, Inc. (Woods) has conducted archaeological monitoring during the past 5 years on Reaches 12.1 and 12.2 under the Navajo Gallup Water Supply Project (NGWSP) since construction started. Due to delays in the construction of the NGWSP, approximately 600 feet of pipeline still needs to be constructed in addition to above ground appurtenance which could not be performed before the completion of the Task Order 140R4018F0088 under Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract 140R4018D0010. Per the National Historic Preservation Act of

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1966 (NHPA) as well as other applicable federal historic preservation legislation and regulations, the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) is required to have an archaeological monitor on standby at all times during construction in support of the NGWSP. Due to the continuing need for archaeological support of Reaches 12.1 and 12.2, for which Woods has sole and intimate knowledge thereof, this contractor is the only contractor that can complete this requirement. Woods is the sole holder of all data and archeological discoveries to date over the past 5 years for Reaches 12.1 and 12.2, of which the data is proprietary to Woods and the BOR has no rights to the data. As such, competition for these services and award to any other contractor would cause a significant duplication of costs of which are not expected to be recovered through competition and will disrupt the current construction timelines of the NGWSP Reaches 12.1 and 12.2. Woods has the essential established contacts through performance of other various Task Orders in support of the NGWSP with various affected Tribes and Governmental Agencies. Woods has trusted cultural resource professionals and are essential for the completion of this project.

5. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Price.

The anticipated cost will be considered fair and reasonable in comparison with previous costs from historical contracts and costs/prices for similar services. Additionally, in accordance with FAR Part 13.106-3(a)(2) Market Research, (ii) Comparison of the proposed price with prices found reasonable on previous purchases (iv) A comparison with similar items in a related industry and (vii) Comparison to an Independent Government Estimate.

6. Description of Market Research.

A dynamic small business search was conducted and found multiple vendors registered und the specific NAICS 541720. Due to the nature of the requirement as well as the permissions and coordination required in conjunction with various Tribes and Governmental Agencies, the Contracting Officer has determined to award this as a sole source to Woods Canyon Archeological Consultants, Inc.

SIGNATURES

PREPARED BY:

Name: Andrew Taylor

Date:

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

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Name: Andrew Taylor

Date:

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