JOFOC Airproxy.pdf

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION (OVERSEAS CONTRACTING ACTIVITIES)

AirProxy SIA

1. I recommend that Embassy Riga, Latvia use other than full and open competition for the acquisition ofDPO mail and Unclassified Pouch delivery service from the Airport Riga. The estimated cost is EUR 20,000.

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

The nature of the action is to obtain the necessary services for Unclassified/classified pouch shipments for the American Embassy Riga, Latvia.

3. A description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency's needs.

Unclassified/classified pouch shipments from the Airport Riga.

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

41 U.S.C. 253 (c)(l). Only One Responsible Source (FAR 6.302-1)

The services required are available from only one responsible source, which is approved by the airport for certain type of shipments.

5. A demonstration that the proposed contractor's unique qualifications or the nature of the acquisition requires use of the authority cited (for sole source acquisitions; also required for unusual and compelling urgency where more than one offer will not be solicited).

The contractor AprProxy SIA is approved by the Airport. The Airport and the flight operator decides which company will do the service, we do not have the possibility to choose the company.

6. A description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as is practicable. The description should include whether a FedBizOpps notice was or will be publicized, as required by FAR 5.2, and ifnot, which exception under FAR 5.202 applies (e.g., blanket waiver provided in DOSAR 605.202-70).

N/A

7. A determination by the Contracting Officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

The anticipated cost is to be fair and reasonable based on market research for similar services.

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

Only one source for Unclassified/classified pouch shipments from the Airport.

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

None.

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

None.

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.

None.

CERTIFICATIONS

I certify that this justification is accurate and contains complete data necessary to support the recommendation for other than full and open competition.

Digitaiiy signed by

CHRISTIN CHRISTINE D

LYONS

E 0 LYONS Date: 2023.12.22

09:55:22 +02'00'

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Requirements Office

I certify that this submission is accurate, and that it contains complete information necessary to enable other officials to make an informed recommendation for approval or disapproval.

Viktors Tilins

Digitally signed by Viktors Tilins Date: 2023.12.22 09:35:37 +02'00'

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