SAM #JOFOC_to_Sole_Source_to_KlineandCompany

EPA sole-source pesticide-use research, historical data, and myKLINE database access

The EPA is documenting a planned sole-source purchase of pesticide-use research, historical data, and database access from Kline & Company. - Agency and purpose: EPA’s Office of Pesticide Programs, Biological and Economic Analysis Division, needs information to support pesticide risk assessments. - Sole-source basis: The justification cites Kline & Company’s primary research capability and established historical pesticide-use database as uniquely suited to the requirement. - Requested services: Annual agricultural and non-agricultural pesticide-use research reports, historical reports, and searchable access through the myKLINE database. - Data include usage by year, pesticide type and active ingredient, acres treated, pounds applied, and other application details across required market segments. - Performance term: A 12-month base period, three 12-month options, and one six-month extension option; exact dates are not stated. - Quantities and pricing: No quantities, part numbers, or contract value are provided.

Description

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION In accordance with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) 12.102(b), statutory authority 41 U.S.C 1901, using the format at RFO 6.104-11

1. RFO 6.104-1(a)(1), Identification of the agency and contracting Agency: Environmental Protection Agency Contracting Activity: Office of Finance and Administration (OFA) Office of the Chief Procurement Officer (OCPO) Water, Tribal & Science Division (WTSD) Project Title: Agricultural and Non-agricultural Market Research Pesticide Usage Data Requisition No.: PR-OCSPP-26-00276

2. RFO 6.104-1(a)(2), Nature and description of action being approved: The purpose of this Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) is to justify the Agency’s requirement to award a sole source contract to Kline & Company for a 12-month base period, three (3) 12-month option periods, and one (1) six-month option to extend services under RFO 52.217-8. Kline & Company provides primary market research services for both agricultural and non-agricultural pesticide usage data and maintains an established database containing historical pesticide usage information.

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