Mechanical Ripping Mena-Oden Ranger District
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The contract awards Delivery Order No. 12444223A0019 for mechanical ripping services in the Mena-Oden Ranger District, Arkansas, to Jeff A. Mullenix under the parent contract 12443926F0040 with the USDA Forest Service. The award was made following a price reasonableness determination compliant with FAR 15.404-1, relying primarily on recent market research, electronic commerce data, and historical pricing from previous contracts with the same contractor. The delivery order scope, period of performance, and price align with the parent contract, ensuring cost containment and adherence to requirements without inducing unnecessary duplication or delays. This procurement was justified on the basis that Mullenix is uniquely qualified to perform the required services efficiently and without causing unacceptable delays or additional recoverable costs to the agency. An informal market analysis confirmed that the price offered reflects fair market value for comparable services, and further competition was deemed unlikely to yield more advantageous offers. The award represents the best value and the lowest overall cost solution for the Forest Service, supported by the contractor’s specialized knowledge vital for successful project completion. The contracting officer affirmed the accuracy and completeness of this justification based on the information available.
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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.