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U.S. Department of Transportation

Maritime Administration

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL

AND

OPEN COMPETITION

(See Federal Acquisition Regulations, DOT Acquisition Regulations, and Maritime Administration Acquisition Procedures)

I. PROGRAM OFFICE ACTION

A. I recommend that procurement action

For

(Description of Supply or Service) Cost Estimate $ be conducted under authority checked below.

FAR 6.302-1 Only one responsible source.

(41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1))

FAR 6.302-2 Unusual and compelling urgency.

(41 U.S.C. 253(c)(2))

FAR 6.302-3 Industrial mobilization; or experimental, developmental, or research work.

(41 U.S.C. 253(c)(3))

FAR 6.302-4 International agreement.

(41 U.S.C. 253(c)(4))

FAR 6.302-5 Authorized or required by statute.

(41 U.S.C. 253(c)(5))

FAR 6.302-6 National security.

(41 U.S.C. 253(c)(6))

FAR 6.302-7 Public interest.

(41 U.S.C. 253(c)(7))

B. The narrative justification attached is submitted in support of the above recommendation action and is prepared in accordance with requirements established by the FAR, TAR, and MAPP. I certify that it is fully and accurately documented.

Requisitioner (Name and Title)

Signature Telephone No. Date

Program Manager (Name and Title)

Signature Telephone No. Date

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II. CONTRACTING OFFICER ACTION

Contracting Office:

A. COMPETITIVE SOURCES (Attach narrative explanation for each "Yes" answer.)

1) Market search conducted? � Yes � No

(Explain why not for "No" answer, for "Yes" attach results or indicate no response received.)

2) Is the effort a continuation of a previous effort by the proposed contractor? � Yes � No

3) Has this item or service been procured previously? If so, what prior steps were taken � Yes � No to make this procurement a competitive one? What steps are to be taken to insure that the next procurement (if any) will be placed on a competitive basis?)

B. I have reviewed the justification submitted and certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is accurate and complete and the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable. I (recommend acceptance of) (approve) the proposed action for the procurement of this requirement.

Contracting Officer Telephone No. Date

III. REVIEW BOARD ACTION

("Reasons for Disapproval Recommendations to be Attached)

Recommendations* Name Signature of Board Members Date

APPROVAL

DISAPPROVAL

IV. AGENCY APPROVAL

APPROVED

DISAPPROVED

$500,000 to $10,000,000

Name and Title

COMPETITION ADVOCATE

Signature Date

APPROVED

DISAPPROVED

$10,000,000 to $50,000,000 to

Name and Title

COMPETITION ADVOCATE

Signature Date

APPROVED

DISAPPROVED

All over $50,000,000

Name and Title

COMPETITION ADVOCATE

Signature Date

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