Sole Source Justification and Approval (J&A) - UMRB (UNL)
ID: W9128F21D0032Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW071 ENDIST OMAHAOMAHA, NE, 68102-4901, USA

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Administration of Conservation Programs (924120)

PSC

METEOROLOGICAL INSTRUMENTS AND APPARATUS (6660)

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https://sam.gov/opp/7c93ffdcb9534cfaa1d33df95a9bc3ac/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army through the W071 Endist Omaha office, is seeking to award a sole source contract to the University of Nebraska Lincoln (UNL) for the Upper Missouri River Basin (UMRB) Plains Snowpack and Soil Moisture Monitoring Network. This initiative aims to establish monitoring stations across multiple states to collect critical data for drought management, flood forecasting, and environmental assessments, as mandated by the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 and the WIIN Act of 2016. The justification for this sole source procurement highlights UNL's unique capabilities, established infrastructure, and local relationships, which are essential for effective project execution and data integrity. Interested parties can reach out to Mika N. Mahyenga at mika.n.mahyenga@usace.army.mil or 402-293-6011 for further information regarding this opportunity.

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    Redacted A.02. JA FAR Part 6_UMRB Capacity Increase_UNL_Redacted.pdf
    The document serves as a justification for pursuing a contract with the University of Nebraska Lincoln (UNL) for the Upper Missouri River Basin (UMRB) Plains Snowpack and Soil Moisture Monitoring Network. It cites authority under U.S. Code 3204(a)(1) for awarding a contract without full and open competition, as only one responsible source (UNL) can fulfill the specialized requirements for monitoring snowpack and soil moisture following congressional directives. This project, mandated by the Water Resources Reform and Development Act 2014 and the WIIN Act 2016, aims to establish monitoring stations across multiple states to collect vital data for drought management, flood forecasting, and other relevant environmental assessments. The justification highlights UNL's established infrastructure, expertise, and relationships with local landowners as essential factors for ensuring effective project execution and data integrity. Efforts to obtain competition revealed a lack of viable alternative providers, with necessary certification from technical and requirements representatives affirming the decision's appropriateness. The document concludes with a recommendation to proceed with UNL, asserting that any delays in contract continuation would significantly impact federally mandated data collection, which underpins various environmental management initiatives.
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