Class_Justification_for_Exception_to_Fair_Opportunity_-_Final_Signed.pdf

prices set forth in the IDIQ Base Contracts. The IDIQ Base Contracts were issued on 17 May 2018. Due to proximity in award dates between the IOIQ Base and the required Task Orders, any Task Order rates at or below the IDIQ Base Ceiling rates are subsequently deemed fair and reasonable.

6. Any other facts supporting the justification.

None.

7. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers that led to the exception to fair opportunity before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services is made.

The action being proposed by this justification will remove the only barrier known at this time that could potentially hinder future fair opportunities. Ensuring the non-incumbent vendor has a significant opportunity to adequately transition in and posture to perform counseling services will provide them with a foundation of experience to build upon for future requirements. Additionally, fulfilling the minimum requirement for the two incumbent contractors will provide them the opportunity to perform counseling services under the conditions of the new contracts and task orders. The newly issued contracts and task orders will require the incumbents to provide counseling services in areas that are new to them, or in areas where no counseling services were previously provided.

As a result, all three vendors will require the 3 month transition period stated in Section B.3 of the Contract, as well as, a 9 month base plus two 12•month options of counseling services, before the first round of competitive Task Orders are issued. Thus, all known barriers will have been eliminated providing each contractor a fair opportunity for future work.

The Contracting Officer's certification that the justification is accurate and complete to the best of the Contracting Officer's knowledge and belief.

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Date

Contract Number(s) 140D04-18-D-0004/140D04-18-D-0005/140004-18-D·0006