Inactive Dried Yeast, Primary Grown Urgent requirement

United States Department of Agriculture Limited Source/ Justification FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) - Simplified Acquisitions Description of supply or service required to meet the agency's needs. The USDA Plant Protection and Quarantine facility in Edinburg, TX has an urgent requirement for 400/50/b bags (20,000lbs)of Inactive Dried Yeast, Primary Grown in accordance with specifications. Order : One Time Purchase 400/50/b bags (20,000lbs @ $4.56/lb ) = $ 91,200.00 Estimated Delivery Cost $ 4,000.00 Total Dollar amount $ 95,200.00 The rationale or circumstances for limiting competition. In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)(i); For acquisitions greater than the micro-purchase threshold but less than the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) the Contracting Officer may solicit from one source only if the Contracting Officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, etc.). Lake States Yeast LLC/Sam uei# DVU8RZLRX4J9 CAGE Code: 5PZG2 held the previous long term contracts for this requirement The rearing facility located in Edinburg, TX is very low in stock. This is a product of URGENT need required to avoid a production stoppage of the Mexican Fruit Fly. A stoppage would negatively impact the agency's ability to meet mission program requirements and will negatively impact the citrus industry in Texas