J&A FAR 6.302-1 Pro Drive Flip Boat

Contract # 40181AM379 Project # 1220 TAS 14 1611 TAS This J&A is also available at http://www.fws.gov/contracts/ja.aspx?id=D74E5AB2-8B53-467C-974E-D70F04636139 United States Department of the InteriorClass Justification and Approval forOther Than Full and Open Competition andWaiver of Publication Requirements Federal law (41.US.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 - Supply purchase for specialized boat (gear driven lower unit) SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION 1. Organization: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Southeast Regional Office, 1875 Century Boulevard, Atlanta, Georgia 30345. 2. Description of Action: a. Requirement: New b. Pricing: Firm-Fixed Price c. Funds: 12200000 3. Description of Item/Service: Build 17' x 54'' specialized Pro Drive X Series boat (gear driven lower unit) needed for Law Enforcement efforts. 36 HP RSR Pro-Drive LS Motor with trailer. 4. Name of Intended Contractor:Pro Drive Outboards LLCP.O. Box 949, 2702 Lake Dauterive RoadLoreauville, LA 70552337-229-0034 5. Statutory Authority: The authority permitting other than full and open competition for this acquisition is 41 USC 253 (c) (1), which is cited under FAR 6.302-1. Only one responsible source and no other supply or service will satisfy agency requirements. 6. Justification/Reason for Soliciting Only One Source: The Pro Drive Boat is the only boat found with a shallow water drive air-cooled engine with a gear driven lower unit. Presently, all other shallow water drive motors offered are belt driven. There are several instances where these drive belt/clutch combinations have caught fire and/or broken. For safety reasons as well as critical mission requirements and overall quality, a gear driven lower unit is required. a. What harm will come to the Government is desired supplies/services are not provided on time? Federal Law Enforcement objectives and mission requirements may be compromised. This specific boat type is required to ensure no hindrance in performing law enforcement duties. b. What harm will come to the Government if desired contractor does not receive the award? Federal Law Enforcement objectives and mission requirements may be comprised causing possible undue harm to land resources, wildlife, and/or humans. 7. Action to Increase Competition: a: No other sources can meet the specifications at this time. 8. Market Survey: It was found that no other products could satisfy the requirements nor meet the specifications. 9. Procurement History: a: Previous contract/order number: N/A b: Previously competed: N/A c: Previous authority for less than Full & Open Competition: N/A 10. Price Reasonableness: The quoted price ($17,253.00) is determined fair and reasonable based on the independent government estimate, market research, and like- pricing for similarly related items purchased by the government. 11. Technical Certification: This justification is accurate to the best of our knowledge. /s/ Don Calder, Chief, Contracting, & Grant Services dtd. 6/23/2010