36C25218C0035-001.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR SINGLE SOURCE AWARDS IAW FAR 13.106-1

(OVER MICRO-PURCHASE THRESHOLD($3K) BUT NOT EXCEEDING THE SAT ($150K))

IAW FAR13.104, COs must promote competition to the maximum extent practicable to obtain supplies and services from the source whose offer is the most advantageous to the Government, considering the administrative cost of the purchase. When competition is not practicable, IAW FAR13.106-1(b), COs solicit from a single source for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. COs may solicit from one source if the CO determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand-name or industrial mobilization). IAW FAR13.106-3(b)(3),COs are required to include additional statements explaining the absence of competition (see 13.106-1 for brand name purchases) if only one source is solicited and the acquisition does not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold (does not apply to an acquisition of utility services available from only one source) or supporting the award decision if other than price-related factors were considered in selecting the supplier. This template when completed can be used to document single source awards IAW FAR13.106-3(b)(3). Note: Statements such as "only known source" or "only source which can meet the required delivery date" are inadequate to support a sole source purchase.

1. PURCHASE REQUEST OR REQUISITION NUMBER:

607-18-1-722-0001

1A. PROJECT/TASK

NUMBER N/A

1B. ESTIMATED AMOUNT:

$335,000.00

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

Emergency maintenance of GE CT Scanner. Failure to perform the maintenance will require the equipment to be removed from service.

3. UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THAT LIMIT AVAILABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE, WITH THE REASON

NO OTHER SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED: Per FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) the Contracting Officer has determined that the urgent circumstances of this contract action warrant only soliciting from one source. Notice to proceed given by (CO)

Ashley Johnson on 11/22/2017.

4. REASON THAT SUGGESTED SOURCE IS THE ONLY SOURCE, WHICH CAN PROVIDE THE SUPPLIES OR

SERVICES: Market research conducted to the maximum extent practicable. Emergency procurement under FAR 13.106-

1(b)(1)(i) Urgency. Notice to proceed given by (CO) Ashley Johnson on 11/22/2017.

5. DESCRIPTION OF MARKET RESEARCH CONDUCTED AND RESULTS OR STATEMENT WHY IT WAS NOT

CONDUCTED: Due to the emergent nature of the procurement, market research was limited to one source. Emergency procurement under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) Urgency. Notice to proceed given by (CO) Ashley Johnson on 11/22/2017.

6. Contracting Officer's Certification: Purchase is approved in accordance with FAR13.106-1(b). I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

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