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Mechanical Ripping Mena-Oden Ranger District

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12443926F0040Federal

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The USDA Forest Service has awarded Delivery Order No. 12444223A0019 to Mullenix, Jeff A for mechanical ripping services within the Mena-Oden Ranger District in Arkansas, under Parent Contract No. 12443926F0040. The award was justified under FAR 16.5 and FAR 15.404-1 as a sole source based on market research conducted via electronic commerce within the past 18 months and supported by prior performance data from FPDS, which confirmed the reasonableness of the proposed price. The contracting officer determined that Mullenix, Jeff A is the only firm capable of performing the required services without causing substantial cost duplication, significant delays, or compromising mission-critical timelines. Unique expertise and specialized capabilities essential to the project’s success were key factors, as no other contractor could meet the technical and operational demands under the same conditions. The price was established at the time of order placement and falls within the scope, period of performance, and maximum value authorized by the parent contract. The contracting officer concluded that further competition would not reasonably yield a more advantageous offer and that this award represents the best value and lowest overall cost alternative for the government, considering the urgency, technical complexity, and localized nature of the work. The justification emphasizes that the award is in the best interest of the Forest Service, ensuring the uninterrupted completion of essential land management activities. All determinations were made with full consideration of the available data and are documented as accurate to the best knowledge and belief of the contracting officer.

General Info

Awarded delivery order for mechanical ripping services to Jeff A. Mullenix, ensuring cost-effective, timely performance.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Forest ServiceView Agency

NAICS

115310 - Support Activities for ForestryView NAICS

Place of Performance

AR, 71953, USA

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PhaseAwarded

PostedMay 13

Justification (J&A)

AwardedSep 12

Contract was awarded

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Forest Service

Contacts1 person available

OfficeSAINT PAUL, MN, 55108, USA

Organization / Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Forest Service

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Office AddressSAINT PAUL, MN, 55108, USA

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David Easter

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Full Description

Documentation of Award
Contracting Officer’s Award Decision
Prepared in accordance with FAR 16.5

Delivery Order No.: 12444223A0019
Supply/Service: Mechanical Ripping – Mena-Oden Ranger District
Contract/PO No.: 12443926F0040
Awarded To: MULLENIX, JEFF A

Price Reasonableness Determination
In accordance with FAR 15.404‑1, the following proposal analysis techniques were applied:

Award is based on Open Market price reasonableness established through the use of Electronic Commerce.

The proposed price was determined to be fair and reasonable based on the following:

(i) Market Research (X): Conducted within the last 18 months utilizing World Wide Web resources.

(ii) Comparison to Previous Prices (X): Review of FPDS data for prior awards to MULLENIX, JEFF A supports the reasonableness of the current pricing.

(iii) Comparison of Proposed Prices: Not applicable.

(iv) Comparison with Similar Items: Not utilized.

(v) Contracting Officer’s Knowledge: Not used as primary basis.

(vi) Independent Government Estimate: Not utilized.

(vii) Other Reasonable Basis (X):
Award is determined to be in the best interest of the Forest Service. The selected source is necessary to ensure efficient and uninterrupted accomplishment of required work.

Additional Determination:
MULLENIX, JEFF A is the only firm capable of performing the required services without causing the USDA Forest Service to incur substantial duplication of cost that would not be recovered through further competition, and without creating unacceptable delays in fulfilling mission requirements. The delivery order clearly describes all services to be performed. Price was established at the time of order placement and is within the scope, period of performance, and maximum value of the parent contract.

Informal market analysis indicates that the offered price is consistent with prices available for similar services. The contractor possesses unique knowledge and specialized capabilities essential for successful completion of the project. A further competition would not reasonably be expected to result in a more advantageous offer. The award represents the best value to the Government and the lowest overall cost alternative when considering project needs.

This justification is accurate and complete to the best of the Contracting Officer’s knowledge and belief.

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