WBR-1417_205_Justification-for-the-use-of-Options_CO_Signed.pdf

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JUSTIFICATION FOR THE USE OF OPTIONS

1. Introduction In accordance with FAR 17.205, this documentation is to justify the use of options.

2. Requirement

Title: SRFTC Lead Abatement Service Contract

Solicitation Number: 140R8124Q0139

Prepared By: ConnieAnn A. Tudela-Kately Contract Specialist

3. Term/Period of Performance (services) & IGCE

Term/Period of Performance (services)

Contract Period Start End Duration IGCE

Base Period 10-1-24 9-30-25 12 Months $ 15,835.91

Option Period 1 10-1-25 9-30-26 12 Months $ 16,007.58

Option Period 2 10-1-26 9-30-27 12 Months $ 16,179.24

Option Period 3 10-1-27 9-30-28 12 Months $ 16,350.91

Option Period 4 10-1-28 9-30-29 12 Months $ 16,522.58

6-Month Option to Extend Services 3-31-30 Not to Exceed

6 Months $ 8,261.29

Base + All Options* 10-1-24 $ 89,157.51

* May not exceed 5 years unless an information technology contract (FAR 17.204(e)). If a solicitation for a task order off of a GSA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contract, the period may not exceed 60 months beyond the expiration of the FSS Schedule contract (GSA

Multiple Award Desk Reference and FAR 52.216-22 of the FSS contact).

Term Justification (FAR 17.205(a))

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor

Not to Exceed 5 Years and 6 Months

10-1-29

3-31-30

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within 30 days of contract expiration; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires.

The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 5 years.

Limitation on Option Price (FAR 17.205(a) and FAR 17.203(g)) The solicitation ☐ does ☒ does not require the offering of an option at prices no higher than those for the initial requirement.

4. Clause and Provision to be included

a. Clause: (Check all that apply)

☐ 52.217-6 – Option for Increased Quantity (FAR 17.208(d))

The notification period for exercising the option is: (FAR 17.205(a))

☐ 52.217-7 – Option for Increased Quantity-Separately Priced Line Item (FAR 17.208(c))

The notification period for exercising the option is: (FAR 17.205(a))

☒ 52.217-8 – Option to Extend Services (FAR 17.208(f) and FAR 37.111)

The notification period for exercising the option is: (FAR 17.205(a))

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days prior to contract expiration date.

☒ 52.217-9 – Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (FAR 17.208(g))

The notification period for exercising the option is: (FAR 17.205(a))

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days of contract expiration; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

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(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 5 years and 6 months.

☐ A clause substantially the same as one of the FAR clauses above.

The notification period for exercising the option is: (FAR 17.205(a))

b. Provision: (Check one)

☒ 52.212-2 – Evaluation-Commercial Items – (b) Options (FAR 12.301(c)(1), 13.301(e)(2), and 12.603(c)(2)(ix))

☐ 52.217-3 – Evaluation Exclusive of Options (FAR 17.208(a))

☐ 52.217-4– Evaluation of Options Exercised at Time of Contract Award (FAR 17.208(b))

☐ 52.217-5 – Evaluation of Options (FAR 17.202(a) and 17.208(c)(4))

☐ A provision substantially the same as one of the FAR provisions above.

5. Inclusion of an Option is in the Government’s interest

a. Inclusion of an option is normally not in the Government’s interest when any of the following conditions exist (FAR 17.202(b)): (Check all that apply)

☐ Minimum economic quantities (i.e., quantities large enough to permit the recovery of startup costs and the production of the required supplies at a reasonable price); and

☐ Delivery requirements are far enough into the future to permit competitive acquisition, production, and delivery; or

☐ The contract will be an indefinite quantity or requirements contract.

☒ None of the above conditions exist. No further analysis is needed.

b. ☒ The contracting officer acknowledges the following (FAR 17.202(c)):

The contractor will not incur undue risks; e.g., the price or availability of necessary materials or labor is not reasonably foreseeable;

Market prices for the supplies or services involved are not likely to change substantially; or The option does not represent known firm requirements for which funds are available

(unless the basic quantity is a learning or testing quantity and competition for the option is impracticable once the initial contract is awarded).

6. Evaluation (FAR 17.206)

Offers ☒ will ☐ will not be evaluated for option quantities or periods contained in the solicitation.

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Determination

Based on the above, I hereby determine the inclusion of options in this solicitation and resultant contract to be in the best interest of the Government.

SIGNATURES

PREPARED BY:

Name: ConnieAnn A. Tudela-Kately

Date:

CONTRACTING OFFICER (CO):

Name: Rodney O. Johnson

Date:

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