Notice of Intent to Sole Source

ATTACHMENT 4 cont. JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION (SOLE SOURCE) TITLE: 1. AGENCY AND CONTRACTING ACTIVITY: USDA/ARS/MWA, Urbana, IL Location 1. DESCRIPTION OF ACTION: USDA/ARS/MWA, DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES: Land use for SoyFACE on existing plot owned by the University of Illinois. USDA/ARS uses this existing plot in conjunction with the University of Illinois Crop Science Department to conduct experiments on the effects of atmosphere and environment on crops. No other plot of land is available for competition. 2. AUTHORITY CITED FAR Part 6.302-(2) (3) 3. REASONS FOR AUTHORITY CITED. FAR Part 6.302-(2) (iii) when acquiring utility services circumstances may dictate that only one supplier can furnish the service (see 41.220) 4. EFFORTS TO OBTAIN COMPETITION: This is an existing plot. No other options are available. 5. FAIR AND REASONABLE DETERMINATION. 25 units allocated by University of Illinois Crop Science Dept. at $3940 per acre. Land values in area average between $5000 to $7000 per acre. 6. MARKET RESEARCH: N/A 7. OTHER SUPPORTING FACTORS: See Attachment Exhibit C 8. INTERESTED SOURCES: N/A 12. Technical Certification: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in the justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. Name ___________________________________________ Date: 09/25/2008 Research Leader Purchasing Agent Certification: I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance which are included in this justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. Name ________________________________ Date: (3) When acquiring utility services (see 41.101), circumstances may dictate that only one supplier can furnish the service (see 41.202); or when the contemplated contract is for construction of a part of a utility system and the utility company itself is the only source available to work on the system. ARS Field Acquisition Manual Exhibit 7C(ii) Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition Checklist A. All justifications should contain: 1. Information based on substantial facts. USDA/ARS, Photosynthesis Research Unit, Urbana, IL has a requirement to continue the existing useage fee for the property known as SoyFACE located in Champaign, IL. 2. Clear and complete discussion of reasons why competitive quotations are not practical. This is for continuing use of an existing facility. 3. Sufficient explanation to allow a person without technical competence in the area to follow the rationale: Relocation of the existing plot would not be practical and would represent a hardship to the Agency. 4. Facilities or specialized equipment: SoyFACE Plot located in Rural Champaign. 5. Availability of technical data and other information, including drawings and specifications See attached invoice for annual Plot Use Fee