Redacted Ft. Bragg Justification and Approval 2 Redacted

Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (Cont’d) (SP0600-98-D-5880 – TRC Government Services, LLC.)
5. Demonstration that the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications or the nature of the acquisition requires using the authority cited (FAR 6.303-2(b)(5)): This action is required to ensure the uninterpreted performance of critical performance-based fuel services at Fort Bragg in North Carolina as all military operations, training, and readiness rely heavily on fuel support. The fuel facilities owned by TRC are the only retail fuel facilities on Fort Bragg; and TRC currently possesses the facilities, equipment, and personnel to sustain the services during the seven-month extension. A new contractor would need preparation time prior to beginning performance to acquire the infrastructure and permits and be willing to obtain all associated risks of the facilities and any environmental concerns to fulfil the contract. Furthermore, a new contractor would require time to develop and implement operations, training plans and time to train personnel.
The TRC-owned fuel facilities must be removed and the real property restored upon expiration or termination of the contract on September 30, 2027, in accordance with both the contract, and the real property lease. By maximizing the value of existing site planning of the three TRC COCO sites, the Government will significantly reduce the duplication of costs. For a successful transition, the old contract and any new contract must overlap approximately 18 months, which is impossible on the same property footprint. Until another retail fuel facility is constructed and placed into operation, the TRC-owned fuel facilities cannot be taken offline and decommissioned without causing significant damage to military operations and readiness. No other contractor can provide these services using the TRC-owned facilities which will not be present once their contract and lease expire, nor can this service be provided without approved land which due to the Army delays will not be available in time to prevent a lapse in fuel support for the installation. As such and in accordance with 6.302-1(a)(2) , TRC is currently the only known responsible source with the ability to meet the agency’s requirements without substantial duplication of costs or delays in obtaining services.
6. Description of the efforts made to ensure that offers are/were solicited from as many potential sources as is/was practicable, including whether a notice was or will be