19FS1A23F0032 -Justification and Approval (JA) DEA Ext (2)_Redacted.pdf

SBU - CONTRACTING AND ACQUISITIONS

☐ FAR 6.302-1 – Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

☒ FAR 6.302-2 – Unusual and compelling urgency.

☐ FAR 6.302-3 – Industrial mobilization; engineering, developmental, or research capability; or expert service.

☐ FAR 6.302-4 – International Agreement.

☐ FAR 6.302-5 – Authorized or required by statute.

☐ FAR 6.302-6 – National Security.

☐ FAR 6.302-7 – Public Interest.

SECTION 5: DEMONSTRATION THAT THE PROPOSED CONTRACTOR’S UNIQUE

QUALIFICATIONS OR THE NATURE OF THE ACQUISITION REQUIRES USE OF THE AUTHORITY

CITED

The purpose of the ACQ Support Services contract is to acquire Acquisitions Support Services to effectively support FSI’s Office of Acquisitions, which is responsible for FSI’s contracting operations. Maximum urgency is required to implement an interim award for the purpose of retaining critical support services while source selection is being conducted for the upcoming award. These services provide support to the Acquisitions office in the every-day contracting activities which ensure that the entire Foreign Service Institute is able to continue its mission training and developing State Department personnel located around the world.

SECTION 6. DESCRIPTION OF EFFORTS TO ENSURE THAT OFFERS WERE 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

Market Research was completed, Capability Statements were reviewed, and acquisition strategy decided.

Market Research report submitted to OSDBU and 1910 approved for a HUB-Zone set-aside to be competed on GSA Multiple Award Schedules (MAS).

CO is working with the Program Office on evaluating competitive solicitation packages with anticipated award date by August 2025.

SECTION 7. DETERMINATION BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER THAT THE ANTICIPATED COST

TO THE GOVERNMENT IS FAIR AND REASONABLE

The Contracting Officer has determined the anticipated price to the Government of the supplies/services covered by this J&A will be fair and reasonable based on price competition. Further, the Contracting Officer has determined the anticipated price to the Government for the supplies/services covered by this exception will be fair and reasonable based on established price list of GSA MAS, price based on prior competition, and current contract pricing, and the Government’s independent cost estimate.

The Contracting Officer will not award the planned action unless the Contracting Officer evaluates and determines that the resultant price is fair and reasonable.

SECTION 8. DESCRIPTION OF THE MARKET RESEARCH CONDUCTED (SEE PART 10) AND THE

RESULTS OR A STATEMENT OF THE REASON MARKET RESEARCH WAS NOT CONDUCTED

This is a request for an Interim Award to allow for the time needed for re-competition.

Market Research was completed, Capability Statements were reviewed, and acquisition strategy decided.

Market Research report submitted to OSDBU and 1910 approved for an HUB-Zone set-aside to be competed on GSA MAS.

Solicitation was competed on GSA MAS and we are currently in Source Selection.

SECTION 9. ANY OTHER FACTS SUPPORTING THE USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION

Already in competitive process. Need continuity of services while complete source selection.

SECTION 10. LISTING OF THE SOURCES, IF ANY, THAT EXPRESSED, IN WRITING, AN INTEREST

IN THE ACQUISITION

N/A

SECTION 11. 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

Re-compete was conducted, and the CO is working with the Program Office on evaluating competitive proposals with anticipated award date by April 2025.

SECTION 12. CERTIFICATIONS

All reviews and approvals should be completed in the order listed unless otherwise authorized or required.

TECHNICAL AND REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION (FAR 6.303-2(b))

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance which are included in this Justification and its supporting acquisition planning documents, except as noted herein, are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Technical Cognizance:

SIGNATURE: