46--Single Source Justification
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation (Upper Colorado Regional Office) has issued a Single Source Justification for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) call to pay annual water share assessments. This action ensures the delivery of water to U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Interior Region 7 – Upper Colorado River Basin lands, on behalf of the Utah Reclamation Mitigation and Conservation Commission (URMCC). The sole source provider identified is Warm Springs Irrigation and Power Company.
Scope of Work
This justification covers the payment of annual water share assessments to guarantee the continuous delivery of water to URMCC lands. The assessments are critical for maintaining water rights and infrastructure necessary for water distribution.
Contract Details
- Type: Single Source Justification for a BPA call.
- Estimated Cost: Within the existing BPA ceiling of $150,000 over five years.
- Product Service Code: 4610 (Water Purification Equipment).
- Published Date: February 10, 2026.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This is a sole source determination, therefore, set-aside provisions are not applicable. Warm Springs Irrigation and Power Company is the sole provider due to its exclusive ownership and distribution rights for water to URMCC lands.
Key Details
- The contracting officer has determined the proposed price for the assessments to be fair and reasonable.
- The 2026 assessment rate reflects a significant increase of approximately 65.4% compared to the 2025 rate. This increase is attributed to documented cost growth and carryover obligations for chemical purchases, ditch bank repair, and culvert installation.
- Market research confirmed the absence of alternative sources, and notices of intent to sole source posted on SAM.gov received no responses.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Steve Bauer at sbauer@usbr.gov or 801-524-3753.