IBWCForm355_-_Justification_for_Other_Than_Full_and_Open_Competition.pdf

IBWC Form 355 (ACQ) 02/2016

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION (JOFOC)

I recommend the use of other than full and open competition for the acquisition of the following supplies or services. If this acquisition is to be made with only one source or a limited number of sources, negotiations will be conducted with the indicated proposed supplier(s).

Requisition Number (If there are multiple requisitions, list each one and include the $ amount of each requisition with a total at the end)

Description of Item(s) to be Purchased (Include brief description of the products or services to be purchased. For products, include quantity and name of each item, brand name (if applicable), and model number (if applicable))

Period of Performance (Include estimated delivery time for products. Include entire period of performance period for services; EXAMPLE: October 1, 2015 - September 30, 2016 or October 1, 2015- September 30, 2018 (base and two one-year option periods). If exact start date is unknown please insert "date of award through...”)

Cost Estimate (If requirement has options state the base amount and list each option year amount separately with a total cost at the end)

Name(s) of Proposed Source(s) (Include Name, Street Address, City, State, and Zip Code for proposed source; If brand name, proposed source would be TBD if there are multiple resellers who are available to sell the brand name product)

Statutory Authority (Select one)

FAR 6.302-1 Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services will Satisfy Agency Requirements. Citations:

10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) or 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1).

FAR 6.302-2 Unusual and Compelling Urgency. Citations: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(2) or 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(2).

FAR 6.302-3 Industrial Mobilization; Engineering, Developmental, or Research Capability; or Expert Services. Citations: 10 U.

S.C. 2304(c)(3) or 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(3).

FAR 6.302-4 International Agreement. Citations: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(4) or 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(4).

FAR 6.302-5 Authorized or Required by Statute. Citations: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(5) or 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(5).

FAR 6.302-6 National Security. Citations: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(6) or 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(6).

FAR 6.302-7 Public Interest. Citations: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(7) or 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(7).

Reason for Authority Cited (A JOFOC is a stand-alone document. The rationale shall be thoroughly explained in this section.)

Effort Taken to Solicit from Potential Sources (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 FAR Subpart 5.2 and, if not, which exception under FAR 5.202 applies)

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Fair and Resonable Price to the Government (Include a statement that the Contracting Officer will determine the prices to be fair and reasonable based on applicable price analysis techniques)

Market Research (Was market research conducted? As a result of a sources sought synopsis on FBO.gov, if conducted, did the agency receive any responses? If so, state that the responses will be evaluated. Who responded to the survey, were they qualified, if not, why not? Did the end user conduct any kind of internet search or industry search to determine sources?)

Any Other Documentation to Support the JOFOC (Usually Not Applicable (N/A) but if applicable, include an explanation of why technical data packages, specifications, engineering descriptions, statements of work, or product descriptions suitable for full and open competition have not been developed or are not available)

List of Sources, if any, That Expressed, In Writing, an Interest in the Acquisition (Did any sources express an interest in the requirement, how many, name of who replied/showed interest? If nobody showed any interest, enter statement: “No sources expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition”)

Action(s) to be Taken, if any, to Remove or Overcome and Barriers to Competition Before any Subsequent Acquisition for the Supplies or Services Required (Explain how the acquisition will be competed for future acquisitions. If not possible, explain that the requirement will remain a sole source and why)

Statement That the Requirement does not Result From a Lack of Planning or the Expiration of Funds (Simple statement - “This requirement does not result from a lack of planning or the expiration of funds.”)

Technical/Requirements - I certify that the justification is accurate and contains complete data necessary to support the recommendation for a sole source.

Previous contract? If Yes, provide contract number:NoYes

NoYes Action completed? If No, summarize rational and provide FAR authority cited:

Name Title Signature Date

Contracting Officer - I certify that this submission is accurate, and that it contains complete information necessary to enable Approving Officials to make an informed recommendation for approval or disapproval.

Name Title Signature Date

Bureau Competition Advocate (Over $700,000)

Name Title Signature Date

Head of Procuring Activity (Over $13,500,000)

Name Title Signature Date

Senior Procurement Executive (Over $68,000,000)

Name Title Signature Date

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JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION (JOFOC)

..\My Pictures\seal-Large.JPG I recommend the use of other than full and open competition for the acquisition of the following supplies or services. If this acquisition is to be made with only one source or a limited number of sources, negotiations will be conducted with the indicated proposed supplier(s).

Requisition Number (If there are multiple requisitions, list each one and include the $ amount of each requisition with a total at the end)

Description of Item(s) to be Purchased (Include brief description of the products or services to be purchased. For products, include quantity and name of each item, brand name (if applicable), and model number (if applicable))

Period of Performance (Include estimated delivery time for products. Include entire period of performance period for services; EXAMPLE: October 1, 2015 - September 30, 2016 or October 1, 2015- September 30, 2018 (base and two one-year option periods). If exact start date is unknown please insert "date of award through...”)

Cost Estimate (If requirement has options state the base amount and list each option year amount separately with a total cost at the end)

Name(s) of Proposed Source(s) (Include Name, Street Address, City, State, and Zip Code for proposed source; If brand name, proposed source would be TBD if there are multiple resellers who are available to sell the brand name product) Statutory Authority (Select one) Reason for Authority Cited (A JOFOC is a stand-alone document. The rationale shall be thoroughly explained in this section.)

Effort Taken to Solicit from Potential Sources (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 FAR Subpart 5.2 and, if not, which exception under FAR 5.202 applies)

Fair and Resonable Price to the Government (Include a statement that the Contracting Officer will determine the prices to be fair and reasonable based on applicable price analysis techniques)

Market Research (Was market research conducted? As a result of a sources sought synopsis on FBO.gov, if conducted, did the agency receive any responses? If so, state that the responses will be evaluated. Who responded to the survey, were they qualified, if not, why not? Did the end user conduct any kind of internet search or industry search to determine sources?)

Any Other Documentation to Support the JOFOC (Usually Not Applicable (N/A) but if applicable, include an explanation of why technical data packages, specifications, engineering descriptions, statements of work, or product descriptions suitable for full and open competition have not been developed or are not available)

List of Sources, if any, That Expressed, In Writing, an Interest in the Acquisition (Did any sources express an interest in the requirement, how many, name of who replied/showed interest? If nobody showed any interest, enter statement: “No sources expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition”)

Action(s) to be Taken, if any, to Remove or Overcome and Barriers to Competition Before any Subsequent Acquisition for the Supplies or Services Required (Explain how the acquisition will be competed for future acquisitions. If not possible, explain that the requirement will remain a sole source and why)

Statement That the Requirement does not Result From a Lack of Planning or the Expiration of Funds (Simple statement - “This requirement does not result from a lack of planning or the expiration of funds.”)

Technical/Requirements - I certify that the justification is accurate and contains complete data necessary to support the recommendation for a sole source.

Previous contract? If Yes, provide contract number:

Action completed? If No, summarize rational and provide FAR authority cited:

Name Title Signature Date Contracting Officer - I certify that this submission is accurate, and that it contains complete information necessary to enable Approving Officials to make an informed recommendation for approval or disapproval.

Name Title Signature Date Bureau Competition Advocate (Over $700,000) Name Title Signature Date Head of Procuring Activity (Over $13,500,000) Name Title Signature Date Senior Procurement Executive (Over $68,000,000) Name Title Signature Date

ACQ

Laura Baker Justification for Other than Full and Open Competiton 02/08/16 02/08/16 No Yes

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