2. 18-F-0018 P16 JA Redacted.pdf

Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other Than Full and Open Competition

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VIII. Description of the market research conducted and the results, or a statement of the reasons market research was not conducted.

Market research was conducted. It was noted that the desired coupling requirement could be met by multiple manufacturers; however, due to the current system using a Flender coupling and the urgency of the requirement, it was determined in the best interest of the Government to pursue the Flender manufactured coupling.

IX. Any other facts supporting the use of Other Than Full and Open Competition.

N/A

X. List of any sources that expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition.

N/A

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

See Section VI.

XII. Certification by the Contracting Officer.

As evidenced by my signature above, I have determined this document to be both accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

XIII. Certification by the technical/requirements personnel.

As evidenced by my (our) signature(s) above, I (we) certify that any supporting data contained herein, which is my (our) responsibility, is both accurate and complete.