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Recovery - Adult Fish Electro-Anesthesia SystemAMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT (ARRA) PROJECTTHIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS OPPORTUNITY IS AVAILABLE ONLY TO THE SOLE SOURCE PROVIDER: SMITH-ROOT INC. of Vancouver WA. This is not a solicitation. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Little White Salmon/Willard National Fish Hatchery (NFH) Complex, 56961 SR14, Cook WA 98605-9063 has a requirement for the rehabilitation of the electric anesthetic in the spawning facility: specifically the design layout for installing equipment to retrofit the existing spawning room for one Electro Anesthesia system EA-1000A, Manual #08117 including basket system. The only known source meeting the FWS requirement is the patent holder of the Electro Anesthesia, Smith-Root Inc. This acquisition uses a brand name description peculiar to one manufacturer with whom a turn-key solution can be provided meeting all requirements. The statutory authority used is 41 U.S.C. 253(c) (1). In accordance with FAR 6.302-1 - Only one responsible source and no other supplier or services will satisfy the agency requirements as outlined above. NAICS: 238990 All Other Speciality Trade ConstractorsSmall Business Sized: $14.0 MPSC: 3699 Electrical Equipment and SuppliesWork will be completed within 120 days after Notice to Proceed.Treasury Account Symbol (TAS) number is 1409/101610 and project number is R1QD. PROJECT INFORMATION: Be Advised from The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT)Closures on SR 14 near Dog Mountain (mile post 53) and White Salmon (mile post 65) begin in March.a. WSDOT will host an open house on February 18, 2010 at the White Salmon Valley Library to provide closure locations, schedules and alternate route maps to help drivers plan ahead and avoid long delays.b. WSDOT will make safety improvements to the SR 14 Corridor to reduce the risk of rocks falling onto the highway. Click here: WSDOT - Project - SR 14 - Rockfall Mitigation White Salmon Vicinity JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL TO PROCURE USING OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITIONPR R10141A2020 1. AGENCY AND CONTRACTING ACTIVITY (FAR 6.303-2(a) (1)). United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Contracting and General Services Division, 911 NE 11th Ave, Portland, Oregon, 97232 2. NATURE/DESCRIPTION OF ACTION(s) (FAR 6.303-2(a) (2)). The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Little White Salmon/Willard National Fish Hatchery (NFH) Complex, 56961 SR14, Cook WA 98605-9063 has a requirement for the rehabilitation of the electric anesthetic in the spawning facility: specifically the design layout for installing equipment to retrofit the existing spawning room for one Electro Anesthesia system EA-1000A, Manual #08117 including basket system. The only known source meeting our requirement is the patent holder of the Electro Anesthesia, Smith-Root Inc. This acquisition will enable the Service to receive a turn-key solution to handling the increased throughput of adult fish, provide an environment that will avoid employee injuries when handling a huge number of extremely large fish (each weighing 25 pounds), and assure workloads are met, due to the increase in production and adult return, with the existing staff. 3. DESCRIPTION OF THE SUPPLIES/SERVICES (FAR 6.303-2(a) (3)). See table outline below: Nomenclature Manufacturer Part Number Quantity1 Design, Build, and Installation Smith-Root Inc Service LS2 Electro Anesthesia System Smith-Root Inc EA-1000A, Manual #08117 13 Custom Design EA Basket System, as approved by FWS Smith-Root Inc Unique EA 1 {Independent Government Estimate deleted} 4. IDENTIFICATION OF STATUTORY AUTHORITY (FAR 6.303-2(a) (4)). The statutory authority that will be used is 41 U.S.C. 253(c) (1). In accordance with FAR 6.302-1 - Only one responsible source and no other supplier or services will satisfy the agency requirements as outlined above. This acquisition uses a brand name description peculiar to one manufacturer with whom a turn-key solution can be provided meeting all Government requirements. Realistically other vendors would simply be acquiring the same sole source item and adding individual surcharges. Therefore, award to any other source would only result in duplication of cost to the Government that is not expected to be recovered through competition. 5. DEMONSTRATION OF CONTRACTOR'S UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS (FAR 6.303-2(a) (5)). This requirement is for a sole source procurement with Smith-Root Incorporated, 14014 NE Salmon Creek Avenue, Vancouver WA 98686-1610. Smith-Root Inc. manufactures and provides complete installation of their patented Electro-Anesthesia System EA-1000A, Manual #08117and design for ancillary equipment. This patented technology greatly enhances the handling of fish of various sizes processed in the hatchery environment. There is no information that would indicate the existence of any other similar system. 6. FEDERAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES AND ELECTRONIC COMMERCE FOR POTENTIAL SOURCES (FAR 6.303-2(a) (6)). Publication is required under FAR 5.704 Publicizing Requirements under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. 7. DETERMINATION OF FAIR AND REASONABLE COST (FAR 6.303-2(a) (7)). As reflected in the table provided in #8 Market Research, the similar construction procurements involving turn-key solutions by Smith-Root Inc. indicate that their pricing would be fair and reasonable. Totals are provided in the table below. 8. DESCRIPTION OF MARKET RESEARCH (FAR 6.303-2(a) (8)). As reflected in the table below, market research indicates previous procurement history was sole source: {Pricing information deleted.} 9. ANY OTHER SUPPORTING FACTS (FAR 6.303-2(a) (9)). Not applicable. 10. LISTING OF INTERESTED SOURCES (FAR 6.303-2(a) (10). No known interested sources. 11. ACTIONS, TAKEN TO REMOVE BARRIER TO COMPETITION (FAR 6.303-2(a) (11)). Maintain a study of industry innovations/technological changes affecting fish hatcheries. End of Announcement.