J&A 6.302-1 Alligator Nest Survey

Contract #: F11PX03731Project #:12610000TAS:: 14:1611 TAS This J&A is also available at https://ideasreports.fws.gov/ja/default.aspx. Class Justification and Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition and Waiver of Publication Requirements: 41 USC 253(d)(1); FAR 6.302-1 Only one responsible source and no other suppliers or services will satisfy agency requirements. Justification and Approval DocumentFOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITIONUse for requirements not exceeding $150,000 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.) x0 (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.) X0 (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. 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. It is advantageous to the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to pay a portion of the Annual Alligator Survey conducted by LDWF, than to initiate a survey for sole purpose of conducting refuge alligator nest surveys. 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.)Market Research was conducted by LDWF prior to contacting FWS with information concerning this years survey. 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: Glenn HarrisPosition Title (Division Chief or higher): Don CalderSignature: /s/ Don CalderDate: 6/20/2011