Contract # 40181AM226 Project # 0000 TAS 14 1611 TAS This J&A is also available at: http://www.fws.gov/contracts/ja.aspx?id=38C3F400-9790-46DC-8E14-3EE4D2A11E4E United States Department of the InteriorClass Justification and Approval forOther Than Full and Open Competition AndWaiver of Publication Requirements Federal law 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1)) and FAR 6.302-1 authorizes under certain conditions, including only one responsible source and no other supplies or service will satisfy agency requirements, contracting without providing for full and open competition. Exceptions are also authorized to the statutory requirements in the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 637(e)) and the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 416), to provide public notice of contracting opportunities. J& A Far 6.302-1 - Services for Ecological Forestry-Longleaf Seminar/Training 1. Contracting Activity: Fish & Wildlife Service, Contracting and Grant Services 2. Description of Action Requirement: NewPricing: Firm-Fixed PriceFunding: various Name of Intended Contractor: Ichauway, Inc. (JOSEPH W JONES ECOLOGICAL RESEARCH CENTER)Street Address:3988 JONES CENTER DRIVECity, State, Zip: Newton, GA 39870-8522Phone: 229-734-4706 3. Description of Services: The estimated value of the proposed action is $ 6,000. Describe the services or supplies, including make & model number, to be acquired below. The National Wildlife Refuge System involves a large number of refuges in the Southeast that manage forested habitats, including particularly longleaf pine ecosystems. More and more we are charged with managing these forests through an understanding of Ecological principles. The J. W. Jones Center, at Ichauway, Georgia, is the only organization in the Southeast U.S., to offer government agencies and other conservation organizations a course in Ecological Forestry and specifically a course that focuses on the principles of managing longleaf pine ecosystems. We propose to hold this course specific for Refuge biologists and foresters to be held from April 26-29, 2010. The registration fee covers all food, lodging, transportation, and instructor fees while at the Jones Center. 4. Authority Cited: Identify the statutory authority, FAR title and FAR citation permitting other than full and open competition. It may be one of the following. (a) 10 USC 2304(c)(1) or 41 USC 253(c)(1); FAR 6.302-1: Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. 5. Reason for Authority Cited: State why this is the only source that can provide the required supplies or services. (a) Services can only be provided from the original source as this is a follow-on requirement for the continued provision of highly specialized services. FAR 6.302-1 (a)(2) (ii). Additional Informationn: (i) What harm will come to the Government if desired supplies/services are not provided on time? The conference would not be able to be held. (ii) What harm will come to the Government if desired contractor doesn't receive the award? The conference would not be able to be held. 6. Actions to Increase Competition: (State what actions will be taken to increase competition before subsequent acquisition of the supplies or services is required.) None 7. Market Survey: (Describe the extent of the market survey conducted to identify all qualified sources and the results thereof. "Market Survey" is defined as those attempts you made to ascertain whether other qualified sources exist. The survey of the market place may consist of written, telephonic, or world wide web inquiries.)N/A 8. Procurement History: Previous Contract or Purchase Order Number: N/A Previously competed? N/A Previous authority for less than Full & Open Competition: Sole Source (FAR 6.302-1) 9. Technical / Requirements Certification: I certify that the support data under my cognizance which are included in this J&A are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. Submitted By: Chuck HunterPosition Title (Division Chief or higher): Chief, Resource Management/PlanningEmail address:
[email protected] Date: 4/7/10 Contracting Officer Name:Donald Calder, Chief, Conttracing & Grant Services Contracting Officer Signature: /s/ Date: 4/8/2010