J&A 6.302-1 University of Illinois Crayfish Study

Contract #: 40181AM632Project #:11130000TAS:: 14:1611 TAS This J&A is also available at https://ideasreports.fws.gov/ja/default.aspx. Class Justification and Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition and Waiver of Publication Requirements: 41 USC 253(d)(1); FAR 6.302-1 Only one responsible source and no other suppliers or services will satisfy agency requirements. Justification and Approval DocumentFOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITIONUse for requirements not exceeding $100,000 4. Authority Cited: (Identify the statutory authority, FAR title and FAR citation permitting other than full and open competition. It may be one of the following.) x0 (a) 10 USC 2304(c)(1) or 41 USC 253(c)(1); FAR 6.302-1: Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements 5. Reason for Authority Cited: (State why this is the only source that can provide the required supplies or services.) X0 (a) Services can only be provided from the original source as this is a follow-on requirement for the continued provision of highly specialized services. (i) What harm will come to the Government if desired supplies/services are not provided on time? The services requested in this contract will provide the service with critical information to address the petitioning of several crayfish species under the Endangered Species Act. (ii) What harm will come to the Government if desired contractor doesn't receive the award? The recipient of this contract is a recognized expert in crayfish identification and distribution. 6. Actions to Increase Competition: (State what actions will be taken to increase competition before subsequent acquisition of the supplies or services is required.) Since the recipient of this contract is the recognized expert in crayfish identification and distribution, he is the most qualified scientist available to conduct the work. 7. Market Survey: (Describe the extent of the market survey conducted to identify all qualified sources and the results thereof. "Market Survey" is defined as those attempts you made to ascertain whether other qualified sources exist. The survey of the market place may consist of written, telephonic, or world wide web inquiries.) Due to the limited number of crayfish scientist, the recipient is the most qualified to conduct the proposed work. 10. Technical / Requirements Certification: I certify that the support data under my cognizance which are included in this J&A are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. Submitted By: Jeff PowellPosition Title (Division Chief or higher): Don CalderSignature: /s/ Don CalderDate: 8/9/2010