Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition Despain Modification - Redacted 1

United States Department of the Interior

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

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Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition
This justification supports the determination that only one source is reasonably capable of providing services for Despain in accordance with RFO FAR 12.201-1, FAR 6.104-1, and 41 U.S.C. 1901.
1. Identification of the Agency and the Contracting Activity: Department of the Interior (DOI)
Office of Acquisition and Property Management
Department of the Interior (DOI)
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
Wild Horse and Burro Program (WH&B)
2. Nature and/or description of the action being approved: The BLM seeks approval to issue a bilateral supplemental agreement to contract 140L0125C0009 with Kerry Despain. The modification is required to maintain essential WH&B care, feeding, and facility operations at the Axtell, Utah Off-Range Corral (ORC). The modification extends performance by 212 days beyond the current period ending July 31, 2026. Because the additional performance period was not solicited, competed, or evaluated as part of the original bridge award, this modification constitutes an out-of-scope extension requiring justification under FAR 6.302-1. The estimated value is $2,848,750.00. 3. A description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency's needs (including the estimated value):
The contractor will continue providing uninterrupted daily care, feeding, monitoring, sorting, receiving, unloading, loading, and preparation services for wild horses at the Axtell,
Utah facility. Required services include maintaining all pens, feed, water, salt, minerals, equipment, and working areas necessary for WH&B care. The continuation period totals 212 days, valued at $2,848,750.00, increasing the overall contract value to $6,881,087.50. 4. An identification of the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition
This action is justified under FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source, and 41 U.S.C. 1901.
The CO considered the requirements of FAR6.303 and DOI-AAAP-0075 and therefore, this

modification was reviewed by the Office of the Solicitor. 5. A demonstration that the proposed Contractor’s unique qualifications or the nature of the acquisition requires use of the authority cited:
Kerry Despain is the only responsible source capable of providing uninterrupted WH&B care during the extension period. The facility currently houses all horses, and no other