AZ BL COLO 7528 Burro Creek Road Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition Redacted

Additional seed vendors include:
https://www.stoverseed.com/native-seed-data-base/
https://new.westernnativeseed.com/
https://www.jlhudsonseeds.net/
https://avseeds.com/
https://curtisseed.com/
https://www.plantsofthesouthwest.com/
https://www.prairienursery.com/
https://theodorepayne.org/
https://mswn.com/
https://nativeplantandseed.com/
https://theodorepayne.org/
https://californianativeplants.com/
https://jfschmidt.com/

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Description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency’s needs (including the estimated value)
The total estimated amount of this product is between $

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and $

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Statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition The authority to enter into a contract for this effort without full and open competition is 6.302-1, the only responsible sources are listed above and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

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Demonstration that the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications or the nature of the acquisition requires use of the authority cited
The manufacurers listed produce the seed for the local conditions. The local seed mix is only available from the listed suppliers.

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Description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as is practicable, including whether a notice was or will be publicized
The Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition will be posted with the solicitation as required by FAR 5.102(a)(6). The solicitation will be posted on the Government Point of Entry, SAM.gov, for a minimum of 30 days. It will also be solicited as full and open competition, allowing maximum competition.

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Determination that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable
2018

The FHWA will ensure that all costs associated with the proposed contract are fair and reasonable. The FHWA will perform a thorough analysis of the Offeror’s bid and/or proposal to substantiate this determination.
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Description of the market research conducted and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted
The BLM is concerned about using the proper seed to revegetate the disturbed soil to avoid any future erosion to the roadway shoulders and embankments that would eventually damage the roadway structure and has experience using the listed vendors.

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Other facts supporting the use of other than full and open competition None.

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A listing of the sources, if any, that expressed, in writing, an interest in the