SAM #JOFOC_Bridge_Extension_for_R3_START_VI_68HE0320D0003

EPA Region 3 START VI Contract Bridge Extension with Tetra Tech Inc.

This document details the EPA Region 3's justification for a six-month, sole-source bridge extension of the START VI contract with Tetra Tech Inc. to ensure uninterrupted emergency and environmental response services due to a delay in awarding the follow-on START VII contract caused by a GAO protest. - The bridge extension will run from July 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, following the current contract's expiration on June 30, 2026. - Services covered include emergency response, hazardous substance removal, site assessments, technical support, training, and remedial investigations. - The extension is necessary to maintain critical Superfund and emergency management operations in EPA Region 3 while the contract protest is resolved. - No specific products, part numbers, or purchase quantities are listed; the focus is on continuity of specialized services. - Tetra Tech Inc. is the only vendor mentioned, with no competition due to the urgent and ongoing nature of the work. - The justification is made under FAR 6.104-1 and EPA Acquisition Policy for other than full and open competition.

Description

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION (BRIDGE EXTENSION) In accordance with the Authority of FAR 6.103-21 Region 3 Superfund Technical Assessment and Response Team (START) VI Contract No. 68HE0320D0003

This Bridge Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) is prepared pursuant to the content requirements prescribed in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 6.104-1 (DEVIATION) [41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(2)] and Environmental Protection Agency Acquisition Policy (EPAAP) Subsection 6.3.1 – Bridge Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (January 2018).

1. In accordance with FAR 6.104-1 (a)(1) (DEVIATION), Identification of the agency and the contracting activity, and specific identification of the document as a “Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition”:

Agency: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Contracting Activity: Region 3, Mission Support Division Contracts Management Section (3MD21)

Program Office: Region 3, Superfund and Emergency Management Division Program Point of Contact: R3 START VI Project Officer Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)

Project Identification: Region 3, Superfund Technical Assessment and Response Team (START) VI Contract for Emergency Response, Technical/Training, Site Assessment, Brownfields Assessment, and Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study Support

Proposed Source(s): Tetra Tech Inc. (68HE0320D0003)  

SEE ATTACHED JOFOC FOR FULL DETAILS

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