PR_20112469__JEFO__Below_SAT.pdf

OPOAM 3016.505-90(a)(2)(i) Justification for Exception to Fair Opportunity

Exceeding the micro-purchase threshold and up to the SAT pursuant to FAR 16.505(b)(2)(ii)(A)

JEFO No. 20112469 Date: May 30, 2019

1. Nature and/or description of the item/service being procured and anticipated cost:

843 Original Force One Face Masks with Hood and Throat Protector Manufactured by RBT Superstore, 149 Deerchase Lane Chuckey, TN (No Stock Number) Estimated Cost: $120,000.00

2. Statutory Exception and rationale for its use: (Select one and explain rationale below):

________FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(A). The agency need for the supplies or services is so urgent that providing a fair opportunity would result in unacceptable delays.

X FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B). Only one awardee is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services ordered are unique or highly specialized. See Rationale below.

_________FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(C). The order must be issued on a sole-source basis in the interest of economy and efficiency because it is a logical follow-on to an order already issued under the contract, provided that all awardees were given a fair opportunity to be considered for the original order. [For logical follow-on, the rationale shall describe why the relationship between the initial order and the follow-on is logical (e.g., in terms of scope, period of performance, or value)]:

_________FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(D). It is necessary to place an order to satisfy a minimum guarantee.

_________FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(E). For orders exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, a statute expressly authorizes or requires that the purchase be made from a specified source.

Rationale: The proprietary mask has been determined to be an essential supply for CBP Officers as it has been the only mask to meet CBP requirements for protection and durability.

Only RBT Superstore manufactures and sells this particular mask. No other source sells the mask.

Contracting Officer Date