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This is an intent to sole source notification for warehouse storage rental in Puerto Rico. Please see the justification below. JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION (SOLE OR SINGLE SOURCE) In accordance with the authority granted under FAR Part 13, this request for a noncompetitive acquisition is hereby submitted for consideration for acquisition approval. 1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE AGENCY AND THECONTRACTING ACTIVITY: Requesting Agency: USDA APHIS APHIS VS SPRS 654 Munoz Rivera Ave Suite 700 Hato Rey, PR 00918 Contracting Activity: USDA, APHIS, MRPBS, ASD 250 Marquette Ave Suite 410 Minneapolis, MN 55401 2. NATURE AND/OR DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTION BEING APPROVED: Monthly rental of 800 sq. ft. warehouse space in Puerto Rico or equipment storage. 3. A DESCRIPTION OF THE SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, OR SERVICES REQUIRED TO MEET AGENCY NEEDS (INCLUDING THE ESTIMATED VALUE OF THE ACQUISITION INCLUSIVE OF OPTIONS): 800 square feet of Warehouse Number Two (2) property of JV Mechanical Contractors, Inc., located in State Road 183, Km. 7.7, Hato Ward, Del Valle Industrial Park, San Lorenzo, P.R. Monthlyrental including water and electrical power facilities is $900/month. Indoor warehouse with security fence around warehouse parameters. Base year of 12 months and with four option year. 4. IDENTIFICATION OF THE STATUATORY AUTHORITY PERMITTING NONCOMPETITIVE ACQUISITIONS: Thestatutory authority is 41 U.S.C. 190l(e)(2). FAR 13.501(a)- Only oneresponsible sourceand noother supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. 5. A DEMONSTRATION THAT THE PROPOSED CONTRACTOR'S UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS OR THE NATURE OF THE ACQUISITION REQUIRES USE OF THE AUTHORITY CITED: VSPR has a need for a facility that will be able to store VS field equipment to uphold VS field operations. We are talking about cattle chutes, trailers, pumps, and panels. This equipment has been stored in field employees' current facilities but the places are no longer secure. After Hurricane Maria, equipment were stolen. This company is the only company that can provide the needs of VSPR which include: Space large enough for all the field equipment, outside fenced area, security cameras onsite. We have asked for a suitable place in the new lease for both office space and storage space, but that might take longer considering that we have been trying to negotiate a new lease since 2008 and nothing has been finalized. Therefore including option years will allow for extended use ofthe warehouse if a new lease is not yet finalized. 6. A 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 AS REQUIRED BY FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR) SUBPART 5.2, AND IF NOT, WHICH EXCEPTION UNDER FAR 5.202 APPLIES: Program looked onlineand aroundthe area oftheir office for storagespace. Theyonlyfoundone business who is able to provide outside fenced area around the warehouse building and provide security. N Mechanical Contractor was the only one who offered a quote for storage space. The sole source vendor is also registered in SAM. · 7. A DETERMINATION THAT THE ANTICIPATED COST TO THEGOVERNMENTWILL BE FAIR AND REASONABLE, AND THE BASIS FORTHAT DETERMINATION: It is determined that the cost is considered fair and reasonable based on market research. 8. A DESCRIPTION OF THE MARKET RESEARCH CONDUCTED (FAR PART 10) AND THE RESULTS, OR AN EXPLANATION OF THE REASON MARKET RESEARCH WAS NOTPERFORMED: See answer from 6 9. ANY OTHER FACTS SUPPORTING THEUSE OF OTHERTHAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION - FAR 6.303-2(a)(9): N/A 10. ALISTING OF SOURCES, IF ANY, THAT EXPRESSED, IN WRITING, AN INTEREST IN THE ACQUISITON: JV Mechanical Contractors Inc