Single Source Justification (Under SAT) Wilna HQ Welldrilling 2027 signed 1

FWS Form 3-0034 (Rev. 10/2020)
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

SINGLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

(UNDER SAT)

JOINT ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS

Acquisitions Operations

Pursuant to FAR subpart 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and (ii), for purchases not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT), Contracting Officers may solicit from only one source if the circumstances deem only one source is reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, or industrial mobilization). Instructions: The information in the text boxes are provided as sample language or to indicate a needed fill-in. Sample language should be removed from the final document. All text boxes require information and shall not be left blank. 1.

Description of Need

The well that serves the headquarters building and auxillary office for the Eastern Virginia Rivers NWRC is failing and new well needs to be drilled. The failing well is circa 1950 and was on the property when it became a refuge.

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Market Research Conducted
Local well drillers were contacted but only two verbal quotes could be obtained. These were $18,000 and $25,000.

3.

Other Capable Sources
Through Contracting, we solicited this requirement twice in 2026. The pricing came back substantially higher (~4-5x local estimates), via six separate (non-local) companies. Therefore, we are going sole source with a local contractor.

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Barriers to Competition

I have offered assistance to local contractors in order to register in Sam.gov but they consider the process too onerous. Additionally, it appears that the company that used to assist vendors to getting into Sam.gov is no longer performing that function.

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Contractor's Qualifications

Hall & Heflin Septic Tank Service has drilled a well on the Refuge approximately 11 years ago without issue. This contractor has done other work (small jobs) on the Refuge over that time period with good results. Communication is clear, and this is an honest outfit. They have been in business for 60 years, incorporated since 1987, BBB accredited since 2001 (A+ rating BBB, Five Stars on Yelp).

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Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost

Cost of using Hall & Heflin Septic Tank Service will result in savings of over $50,000 from the six Contracting bids.

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Recommendation and Certification by Program Office
Based on the above justification, I recommend this acquisition to be conducted using sole source acquisition procedures. I hereby certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and