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Z--Urgent Single Source - Domestic Water Line Repair
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issued a sole-source, firm-fixed-price purchase order to SIME CONSTRUCTION INC for the immediate repair of a broken domestic water line at the Bozeman Fish Technology Center, where the failure poses an urgent threat to health, safety, and mission operations. Due to the critical nature of the disruption, the acquisition was conducted under FAR 6.302-2 for unusual and compelling urgency, bypassing competitive procedures because delay would cause severe harm and could not be accommodated through normal timelines. The contract value is $49,125, well below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, enabling streamlined execution under FAR 13.106-1. SIME CONSTRUCTION INC was selected based on its proven capability, immediate availability, proximity to the site, and status as a qualified small business, with no other contractor able to mobilize within three days. The work involves emergency excavation, replacement of damaged piping, system testing, backfilling, and surface restoration to fully restore potable water service and prevent further infrastructure damage, with all tasks required to be completed within 30 days and critical repairs targeted within one week. The place of performance is the Bozeman Fish Technology Center, where inspection and acceptance will occur on-site by the Contracting Officer. A Justification & Approval document was prepared and publicly posted on SAM.gov, fulfilling FAR 6.305 requirements. No itemized line items, payment details, or specific packaging or marking standards were provided, and no COR, COTR, or invoicing system was named, though the contract relies on a single fixed price with no options, subcontracting plans, or additional clauses typical in non-emergency acquisitions.
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The United States Fish and Wildlife has awarded a firm-fixed-price, purchase order on a sole-source basis to SIME CONSTRUCTION INC, to fix a broken domestic water line that is currently disrupting essential facility operations at Bozeman Fish Technology Center. The failure presents an immediate risk to health, safety, and mission readiness. Immediate repair is required to restore potable water service, maintain safe occupancy conditions, and prevent further infrastructure damage. The Government only negotiated with one (1) source under the authority of FAR subpart 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and (ii), for purchases not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold.
Based on the unusual and compelling urgency of the requirement, this action was sole sourced and competitive procurement procedures were limited in order to minimize operational disruption and restore essential water service as quickly as possible. The contractor selected was determined to be available to start work immediately within 3 days and capable of completing the required repairs within the necessary timeframe. This procurement's associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 237990 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction $45 million and the Product Service Code (PSC) is Z2AA REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF OFFICE BUILDINGS.
Background of Urgent Need: The requiring activity has identified a broken domestic water line that is currently disrupting essential facility operations. The failure presents an immediate risk to health, safety, and mission readiness. Immediate repair is required to restore potable water service, maintain safe occupancy conditions, and prevent further infrastructure damage.
Urgency and Impact if Not Awarded Immediately: Delay in repairing the damaged water line will result in continued water service interruption, potential facility closures, sanitation concerns, and increased repair costs due to escalating system damage. Under FAR 6.302-2, unusual and compelling urgency exists because:
1.) The Government would be seriously injured if the repair is delayed.
2.) The requirement cannot be met through normal competition timelines.
Given the emergency nature of the repair, the acquisition strategy to single source prioritizes rapid execution, minimal administrative burden, and ensuring contractor capability. A streamlined procurement approach to single source is consistent with urgent and compelling circumstances.
Exception to Full and Open Competition (FAR Part 6): This action is a single-source award under FAR 6.302-2, Unusual and Compelling Urgency, which permits limiting sources when the Government does not have the time to follow full competitive procedures, and delay would result in unacceptable harm. Under emergency conditions, a direct award to a qualified small business is appropriate and compliant with FAR 19.502-2(b), given the contractor (SIME Construction Inc) known technical capability and immediate availability. A Justification & Approval (J&A) was prepared and hereby posted and attached in accordance with FAR 6.305.
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