4d_ Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition Template for FAR 13.1.pdf

March 8, 2023 Version

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES (SAP) FAR 13.106-1(b)

SOLICITATIONS MAY BE LIMITED TO ONE SOURCE ONLY IF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER DETERMINES THAT ONLY ONE SOURCE IS REASONABLY AVAILABLE. THIS DETERMINATION MUST BE SUPPORTED WITH FULL JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE FROM THE CUSTOMER. WHEN THE CUSTOMER DESCRIBES AN ITEM WITH A PURCHASE DESCRIPTION WHICH LIMITS THE AVAILABILITY TO ONE SOURCE, THE JUSTIFICATION MUST EXPLAIN WHY THE ITEM 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.

PURCHASE REQUEST OR REQUISITION NUMBER

60100PR240000384

PROJECT/TASK

NUMBER

ESTIMATED AMOUNT (Over Micro-Purchase Threshold, but up to the SAT) $35,388.00

CITE AUTHORITY & JUSTIFICATION TYPE – READ FAR 6.302 TO DETERMINE APPROPRIATE TYPE

☐ 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(1) ONLY ONE RESPONSIBLE SOURCE AND NO OTHER SUPPLIES OR SERVICES WILL SATISFY

AGENCY REQUIREMENTS.

☒ 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(2) UNUSUAL AND COMPELLING URGENCY

☐ 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(3) INDUSTRIAL MOBILIZATION; ENGINEERING, DEVELOPMENTAL, OR RESEARCH CAPABILITY; OR

EXPERT SERVICES

☐ 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(4) INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENT

☐ 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(5) AUTHORIZED OR REQUIRED BY STATUTE

☐ 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(6) NATIONAL SECURITY

☐ 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(7) PUBLIC INTEREST [SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY NEEDS TO APPROVE THIS DOC]

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

The immediate mold remediation of the following Buildings Satterlee Hall janitors closet and male restroom, Rowing Center Pool, and Mailroom located in Chase Hall located at the USCG Academy, New London, CT.

UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THAT LIMIT AVAILABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE, WITH THE REASON NO OTHER SUPPLIES OR SERVICES

CAN BE USED.

The spread and condition of these areas is a direct threat to employee’s and students health and safety. All rooms are used daily by cadets and faculty. A local source is vital in beginning the remediation process to remove the mold and prevent further spread. Locality and availability is essential to combating the matter in all buildings and spaces listed.

A DESCRIPTION OF EFFORTS MADE TO ENSURE THAT QUOTATIONS OR OFFERS ARE SOLICITED FROM AS MANY POTENTIAL

SOURCES AS PRACTICABLE (INCLUDE YOUR MARKET RESEARCH EFFORTS HERE).

Utilization of a local source will provide services as soon as possible to prevent further spread of mold throughout the buildings and spaces, preventing further safety concerns to staff and students, A written proposal was done on site on the initial discovery of the mold.

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

Health and Safety hazard to employees and students working in the buildings and attending classes and the local source and provide immediate response to treating the contaminated areas.

EXPLAIN WHY AN ADEQUATE PURCHASE DESCRIPTION OR OTHER INFORMATION SUITABLE TO SOLICIT BY FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION HAS NOT BEEN DEVELOPED OR ARE NOT AVAILABLE.

The longer the mold is present, the more it will spread rapidly, costing the government more money, damage, and increasing exposure to staff, students, and visitors in the buildings effected. Safety is the set priority in this matter.

PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE GOVERNMENT MAY TAKE TO REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS TO

COMPETITION BEFORE FUTURE ACQUISITIONS ARE REQUIRED.

Future mold outbreaks are unknown and constant inspections are conveyed throughout the buildings on the USCAG Academy premises frequently. This is an unplanned matter that seeks the immediate and needs an urgent resolution that is detrimental.

SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CUSTOMER CODE TELEPHONE

NUMBER

DATE: 05 May 2024

SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER CODE TELEPHONE

NUMBER

DATE

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