Sole_Source_J&A_-_FBO.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

1. The Office of Acquisition Management (AQM) intends to award a sole source contract for construction services on behalf of the U.S. Department of State (DoS), Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL), U.S. Embassy

Mexico City. The estimated grand total for is $2,523,129.35.

2. Nature and/or description of the action being approved.

Award of a sole source contract to Project Services International Corporation (PSIC), Inc. (DUNS: 078684108) for construction services to rehabilitate, resurface, and refurbish an existing runway, taxiway, and ramp in Sinaloa State.

3. A description of the supplies or services required to meet the Department’s needs.

The Department has a requirement for construction services to include: (1) rehabilitate and prepare current asphalt areas for resurfacing by filling cracks, holes, and leveling surface; (2) scrape, recycle, and resurface existing asphalt to a uniform thickness total of

5cm; and (3) paint white and yellow chlorinated solvent-base traffic zone markings appropriate for airport runways, taxiways, and ramp.

4. An identification of the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition.

15 U.S.C. 637(m) and FAR 6.302- 5(b)(7) – Sole source awards under the WOSB

Program.

5. A demonstration that the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications or the nature of the acquisition requires use of the authority cited.

The proposed contractor has performed phases one and two of the rehabilitation of the existing area, thereby demonstrating ability to perform the work, along with a knowledge of business practices utilized by the host nation and local subcontractors, which is critical to timely completion of the contract requirements. In addition, the contractor has familiarity with the operational environment, security issues, and standard operating procedures utilized by the local authorities, which is critical to project completion.

Failure to utilize the contractor’s demonstrated experience and qualifications may result in unacceptable delays, harm to local operations, and compromise project completion.

6. A description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as is practicable.

As required by FAR 5.2, a notice was publicized on FedBizOpps (FBO) to provide fair opportunity on April 9, 2018 and closed on May 18, 2018, with no offers. Since the close of the FBO announcement, only one firm, PSIC, has expressed interest in submitting a proposal.

7. A determination by the Contracting Officer that the anticipated cost to the

Government will be fair and reasonable.

Prior to award, the Contracting Officer will conduct a cost analysis using one or more techniques and procedures in accordance with FAR 15.404-1 to determine that the cost is fair and reasonable.

8. A description of the market survey conducted and the results or a statement of the reasons a market survey was not conducted.

Informal market research was conducted and one American company (PSIC) and two local companies responded to inquiries.

9. Any other facts supporting the use of other than full and open competition.

The Department attempted to solicit and award using fair opportunity procedures and only one company has expressed interest in submitting a proposal, after the announcement.

10. A listing of sources, if any, that expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition.

Project Services International Corporation (PSIC), Inc.

11. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services required.

This is a one-time, non-recurring requirement. No further services will be required.