2021.02.12 JA RAPT FINAL FEB 23_Redacted.pdf

J&A Reverse Auction Pricing Tool

1(b)(1)(ii).

The terms of FAR Clause 52.217-8 require that the services will be provided within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. Labor rates and other direct costs included in the task order were already determined fair and reasonable at the time of award and are based on established labor rates (and include discounts). Prior to the issuance of the modification to extend services under the current task order, the Contracting Officer will verify all rates proposed are those agreed upon and will determine that the prices still represent the best value to the Government.

7. A DESCRIPTION OF THE MARKET RESEARCH CONDUCTED AMONG

SCHEDULE HOLDERS AND THE RESULTS OR A STATEMENT OF THE REASON

MARKET RESEARCH WAS NOT CONDUCTED.

Market research indicates the follow-on requirement shall be competitive amongst offerors of like reverse auction tools.

8. ANY OTHER FACTS SUPPORTING THE JUSTIFICATION.

N/A

9. A STATEMENT OF THE ACTIONS THE AGENCY MAY TAKE TO REMOVE

OR OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS THAT LED TO THE RESTRICTED

CONSIDERATION BEFORE ANY SUBSEQUENT ACQUISITION FOR THE

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES IS MADE.

DLA will exercise competition among the pool of like reverse auction pricing tool providers capable of performing the work as defined by the SOW. DLA will continue its practice of ensuring full and open competition as much as is practicable.

An RFP for the competitive follow-on award has been posted to beta.SAM.gov. Offerors meeting the small-business set aside criteria will be provided an opportunity to submit a quote for this requirement.

The Contracting Officer will evaluate the quotes received, determine that pricing for the effort is fair and reasonable, and award a contract to the firm whose offer represents the best value to the Government consistent with FAR 6.302-1(b)(1)(ii).

In accordance with FAR 6.302-1 (b)(1)(ii), the J&A will be posted on beta.SAM.gov.

9. CERTIFICATIONS:

Technical/Requirements Certification

J&A Reverse Auction Pricing Tool

I hereby certify that the supporting data provided for which I am responsible and which form a basis for this justification are complete and accurate.

Procurement Analyst

DLA, J72

Contracting Certification:

I hereby certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Contracting Officer DLA Contracting Services Office Philadelphia