21P8010_Redacted_FAR 13 Determination_012221.pdf

DETERMINATION

For

SINGLE SOURCE OR BRAND NAME SOURCE SOLICITATION -

1. Contracting Agency: Department of Defense Education Activity

2. Description of Supplies and Services:

The services of an arbitrator to hear and rule on the Federal Education Association-Stateside Region (FEA-SR) Grievance, FMCS # 200422-05672. The contract is for the provision of arbitration services necessary to hear and determine issues of fact and law, and then apply those findings in order to rule on all factual and legal issues relating to and arising from the above referenced FEA-SR grievance filed under Article 26 of the Negotiated Agreement between FEA-SR and Domestic Dependent Elementary and Secondary Schools (DDESS). Under Section 4, Article 27, of the Negotiated Agreement, the Arbitrator's expenses and fees are to be borne equally by FEA-SR and DDESS.

3. Description of Action: A firm-fixed price contract is planned with a total estimated value of The period of performance will be from 26 January – 28 July 2021. FY21 Operating and Maintenance (O&M) funds are available for this one time service.

4. Authority: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i)

5. Market Research:

The Office of the General Counsel and FEA-SR select an arbitrator for the provision of arbitration services necessary to hear and determine issues of fact and law, and then apply those findings in order to rule on all factual and legal issues relating to and arising from grievances.

Based on current market research and the list of arbitrators provided by The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) process and procedures set by under the Federal Services Labor- Management Relations Statute, Mr. was chosen as the arbitrator in accordance with FMCS rules. We recommend that you proceed forward with a sole source acquisition.

6. Rationale for Single Source or Brand Name:

The FMCS is an independent federal agency established by federal statute whose mission is to preserve and promote labor- management relations and cooperation. This agency sets out the process and procedures by which management and labor jointly determine which arbitrator (from a list of arbitrators provided by FMCS) will hear the merits of a particular grievance filed under the Federal Services Labor- Management Relations Statute. Mr. was chosen as the arbitrator IAW Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) rules.

FAR 13 Determination At or Below SAT

SOURCE SELECTION INFORMATION - SEE FAR 2.101 AND 3.104

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

FAR 13 Determination At or Below SAT

SOURCE SELECTION INFORMATION - SEE FAR 2.101 AND 3.104

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance and which forms a basis for this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Signature: ________ _ Date:

Print Name: Jerry Claytor Office:

Determination

I certify that the facts and representations included in this determination are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I hereby determine that the circumstances of this contract action deem only one source reasonably available and the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable. Approval is granted subject to the availability of funds and provided that the products/services described herein have otherwise been authorized for acquisition.

Signature: __ Date: __________________________

Print Name: _ Office: _________________________

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