20-A4I-008 - Memorandum for Limited or Sole Source Under SAT FAR Part 13 (Signed).pdf

Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP)

DETERMINATION MEMORANDUM FOR SOLE SOURCE ACQUISITIONS

OVER THE MICRO-PURCHASE THRESHOLD BUT NOT EXCEEDING

THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD ($150,000)

FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)(i)

SOLICITATIONS MAY BE LIMITED TO ONE SOURCE ONLY IF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER DETERMINES THAT ONLY ONE SOURCE IS REASONABLY AVAILABLE. WHEN THE CUSTOMER DESCRIBES AN ITEM OR SERVICE, WHICH LIMITS THE AVAILABILITY TO ONE SOURCE, THE DETERMINATION MUST EXPLAIN WHY

THE ITEM OR SERVICE PROVIDER IS THE ONLY ONE THAT WILL MEET THE GOVERNMENT'S

REQUIREMENT. STATEMENTS SUCH AS "ONLY KNOWN SOURCE" OR "ONLY SOURCE WHICH CAN MEET THE REQUIRED DELIVERY DATE" ARE INADEQUATE TO SUPPORT A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE. THIS FORM MAY BE USED IN LIEU OF THE DETERMINATION DESCRIBED IN FAR 13.106. THE CUSTOMER SHALL

PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

1.PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER 2. ESTIMATED AMOUNT:

BRAND

NAME BUY

YES

NO

NAME/CAGE CODE OF PROPOSED CONTRACTOR Fund Type

O&M

NGREA

OTHER

3. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED AND THE INTENDED USE:

4. UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THAT LIMIT AVAILABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE, WITH

THE REASON NO OTHER SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED:

5. MARKET RESEARCH:

6. PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE GOVERNMENT MAY TAKE TO

REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS TO COMPETITION BEFORE FUTURE

ACQUISITIONS ARE REQUIRED:

I CERTIFY THAT THIS JUSTIFICATION IS ACCURATE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF

MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF, AND THAT COMPLETING THIS PURCHASE AS A SOLE

SOURCE IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE GOVERNMENT. ADDITIONALLY, I APPROVE

THIS JUSTIFICATION TO LIMIT COMPETITION SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS

AND PROVIDED THAT THE SERVICES OR SUPPLIES HEREIN DESCRIBED HAVE

OTHERWISE BEEN AUTHORIZED FOR ACQUISITION.

7a. CONTRACTING OFFICER NAME 7b. CONTRACTING OFFICER SIGNATURE

conferences and workshops, white papers on policy issues of special interest, and inform by written report the consensus of committee members appointed to review/research the particular topic. The commercial industry identities focus on providing highly trained and professional people for particular jobs not advancing strategic guidance as portrayed by FFC.

During comparison, The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, Division of Engineering and Physical Sciences (DEPS), Federal Facilities Council (FCC) menu links displayed a variety of options to choose. As an example: About the FFC: What we do, Who we are, FFC lead representatives, Standing Committees, DEPS- Frequently Asked Questions, and mission. Overall, the FFC under DEPS displayed shows the strategic mission in labeling and promoting technologies, processes, and better management practices/methods that enhance or prolong government federal facilities over their entire life-cycle, from pre-planned to demolition of the asset. In review of similar subscriptions the Association for Facilities Engineering (AFE), web site displayed a variety of options as well but was limited to providing professional credentialing, certifications, and specialized training for individuals within the commercial industry. AFE offers opportunities to the personnel of government agencies for a re-determined costing and annual recurring membership costs. Unfortunately, AFE’s mission focuses primarily on providing highly certified/credentialed people verses development of strategic guidance and advisement to the nation and government on scientific and technological matters. The overall costing results reflect differences in certification, credentialing, and re-curing training as compared to subscription/memberships in conjunction with commercial business verses government agencies is within acceptable level for supply.