E53_MISC_JOFOC_FAR_6_103_JA26-00217_Redacted_1.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- 140A0726C0004
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This is a Justification for Other Than Full & Open Competition for a federal contract action by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
The Bureau of Indian Affairs, Southwest Regional Office (SWRO), Office of Justice Services (OJS) District IV is awarding a follow-on contract for autopsy and forensic pathology services to the University of New Mexico under a sole source justification. The contract is for a firm-fixed price requirement spanning from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2031 (base year plus four option years). The proposed contractor is the University of New Mexico (UEI: G389MFAYJNG9), located at 1 University of New Mexico, Sponsored Projects Office, Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001. The estimated value has been redacted from the document.
The justification cites FAR 6.103-1 (Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements) as the statutory authority for the non-competitive award. The services are required for four agencies in the Southwest Region to determine cause of death in cases involving homicide, suicide, unattended death investigations, and discovery of human remains. The University of New Mexico is identified as the only responsible source capable of providing these specialized services for the entire state. Market research concluded that all law enforcement agencies across New Mexico rely on the University of New Mexico for these services. No other potential sources responded to a special notice posted for five days prior to the award. The contracting officer determined that the anticipated cost is fair and reasonable based on prior similar purchases under contract 140A0725F0003. This action is a follow-on requirement to an existing contract.
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5. A demonstration that the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications or the nature of the acquisition requires use of the authority cited.
6. A description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as is practicable, including whether a notice was or will be publicized as required by art 5 and, if not, which exception under 5 applies.
7. A determination by the contracting officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.
I hereby determine that the anticipated cost to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable. This determination is based on the following:
8. A description of the market research conducted (see Part 10) and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted.
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