YOSE17(4)-Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition_Redacted.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity

Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Central Federal Lands Highway Division (CFLHD), 12300 Dakota Avenue, Lakewood, Colorado.

2. Nature and/or description of the action being approved

Justification and approval to use other than full and open competition to award a contract for:

Item 64603-1000, FIXTURE, VAULT TOILET (2-SEAT, PRECAST)

3. Description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency�s needs (including the estimated value)

Decription of Deliverables, by item:

Item 64603-1000, FIXTURE, VAULT TOILET (2-SEAT, PRECAST) Description: CXT Rocky Mountain, 2-Seat Tioga Double Vault Toilet Building Cost:

The total estimated amount of these products is The overall estimated contract price is between $25,000,000.00 and $35,000,000.00.

4. Statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition

The authority to enter into a contract for this effort without full and open competition is Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 6.3. Specifically, FAR 6.302-1, �Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.�

5. Demonstration that the proposed contractor�s unique qualifications or the nature of the acquisition requires use of the authority cited

All of the above referenced products are requested items by the National Park Service, Yosemite National Park (NPS-YOSE, owner).

Item 64603-1000, FIXTURE, VAULT TOILET (2-SEAT, PRECAST)- The type, model and color of vault toilet has been previously installed by the NPS-YOSE at other locations in the Park. NPS-YOSE requested that the same model and color of vault toilet be installed as a part of this project to maintain consistency throughout the Park. Use of the same model of vault toilet will also simplify maintenance for the NPS-YOSE in regards to stocking replacement parts.

6. Description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as is practicable, including whether a notice was or will be publicized

The Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition will be posted with the solicitation as required by FAR 5.102(a)(6).

7. Determination that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable

The FHWA will ensure that all costs associated with the proposed contract are fair and reasonable. The FHWA will perform a thorough analysis of the Offeror�s bid and/or proposal to substantiate this determination.

8. Description of the market research conducted and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted

None. The sole source products are specified based on the owner (NPS-YOSE) request

9. Other facts supporting the use of other than full and open competition

The sole source products are specified based on the owner (NPS-YOSE) request

10. A listing of the sources, if any, that expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition.

None.

11. Statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services required.

None.

12. Certification

I certify that the information provided in this justification is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Nate Allen, P.E. Date

Project Manager/COR

Ryan Phillips Date

Contracting Officer