Justification - West Gate Landscaping Project GPE

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

HEADQUARTERS AIR FORCE TEST CENTER

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE CALIFORNIA

30 September 2026

MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD

FROM: AFTC/PZIOB

SUBJECT: Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition and Contracting Officer Determination (RFO Part 12) – West Gate Landscaping Project References: (a) RFO 12.102(b), Restricting competition (Commercial, over SAT) (b) RFO 6.104 and 6.104-1, Justification and approval / content (c) RFO 12.204(a), Commercial Price Reasonableness
(d) RFO 5.101 and Table 5-3, Presolicitation notice requirements (e) RFO Subpart 9.1 / FAR Subpart 9.1, Responsible Prospective Contractors

(f) 41 U.S.C. 1901

1. Identification and Nature of the Action
This memorandum serves as both the written justification required by RFO 12.102(b) and RFO 6.104 and the Contracting Officer’s determination for award. The action is a new, standalone firm-fixed-price commercial contract to Desert Haven Enterprises, Inc. (DHE) for landscape construction, grading, irrigation installation, decomposed granite, decorative rock, planting, and related site work at the Edwards AFB West Gate in accordance with the approved design and Statement of Work. The total firm-fixed price is $930,000.00. The action is fully funded via certified AF Form 9 F1S2AA6267AW04 (FY26 3400 O&M). The period of performance is 180 calendar days after Notice to Proceed. 2. Description of the Supplies or Services Required and the Estimated Value The requirement is to complete the approved West Gate landscaping design, including topographic survey, clearing and grubbing, grading and drainage improvements, installation of decomposed granite and decorative rock, planting, irrigation system (lines, valves, sprinklers, bubblers, and backflow prevention), and associated site restoration. Estimated value: $930,000.00 (firm-fixed-price).

3. Statutory Authority

This acquisition is conducted under the simplified procedures for commercial services at RFO 12.201-1. Competition is restricted pursuant to RFO 12.102(b). The statutory authority cited is 41 U.S.C. 1901. 4. Demonstration that the Proposed Contractor’s Unique Qualifications or the Nature of the Acquisition Requires Use of the Authority Cited
Market research consisted of review of commercial market capabilities for landscaping and irrigation construction, historical Edwards AFB grounds requirements, and performance under the incumbent grounds maintenance contract FA930122D0005. Only one source (DHE) is reasonably available based on