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4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other Than Full & Open Competition

5. Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Authority

6. Description of Efforts Made To Solicit Offers From as Many Offerors as Practicable

7. Determination of Fair And Reasonable Cost

Line of Accounting

This J&A is based upon the authority of 10 USC 3204(A) (1), only one or a limited number of responsible sources will satisfy agency requirements, as implemented by FAR 6.302-1

A/RMC 5

Acquire directly from a sole source contractor which is not the actual manufacturer.

A/RMSC C

This part requires engineering source approval by the design control activity in order to maintain the quality of the part. Existing unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge by the qualified source(s) require acquisition/repair of the part from the approved source(s). The approved source(s) retain data rights, manufacturing/repair knowledge, or technical data that are not economically available to the Government, and the data or knowledge is essential to maintaining the quality of the part. An alternate source must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, as approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. The qualification procedures must be approved by the Government engineering activity having jurisdiction over the part in the intended application. If one source is approved, A/RMCs 3, 4, or 5 are valid. If at least two sources are approved or if data is adequate for an alternate source to qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, A/RMCs 1 or 2 are valid.

This acquisition will be solicited to

This acquisition will be solicited to who has (per the attached letter) been designated as the authorized distributor for the subject item(s) by This item has been deemed a Critical Safety Item, thus limiting qualified sources. Per JDRS/ASE, are the only approved sources.

has directed the government to for the procurement of this item, making them the only approved source at this time. have designated . as an authorized distributor per the attached letter. Only and/or their authorized distributor has the sufficient data, technical expertise, and/or the necessary supplies to satisfy this requirement. Since the Navy does not possess sufficient rights to data such as drawings, specifications, and/or test equipment/procedures, a full and open competitive solicitation cannot be supported.

The proposed contract action was synopsized on the government-wide point of entry on and as a result

Market research was conducted in accordance with far part 10. The results of the market research conducted (or the reason(s) market research was not conducted) are as follows

The latest configuration has been checked and all records (ITIMP, JDRS/ASE, etc.) have been properly aligned, identified, and documented. This item has been deemed a Critical Safety Item with only or their Authorized Distributor(s) is not physically available and is uneconomical to obtain. The available technical data is insufficient for the development of new sources. Source Development Department files indicate no Source Approval Request (SAR) has been received from any party interested in becoming an approved source.

8. Actions to Remove Barriers to Future Competition

9. Any Other Facts Supporting Other Than Full & Open Competition

History

The contracting officer determines that the anticipated cost to the Government of the supplies covered by this J&A will be fair and reasonable.

For reasons set forth in Paragraph (5 & 6), NAVSUP WSS has no plans at this time to compete future contracts for the subject item covered by this document. If another potential manufacturing source emerges, NAVSUP WSS will assess whether competition for future requirements is feasible. Also, future requirements will be advertised on the government-wide point of entry.

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Created By Grigor Lakuriqi Work Function Logistics Management Specialist

Created Date 05/01/2024

01-MAY-24

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance which are included in this J&A are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief

Requirements Cognizance Signature

Grigor Lakuriqi Work Function Logistics Management Specialist

Requirements Cognizance Signature Date

05/09/2024

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance which are included in this J&A are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief

Technical Cognizance Signature

Paul Lucas Work Function Equipment Specialist Technical Cognizance Signature Date

05/09/2024

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance which are included in this J&A are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief

Source Validation Cognizance

Johnny Brown Work Func tion Equipment Specialist Source Validation Cognizance Signature Date

05/14/2024

As of this date, I confirm KO has reviewed the information contained in this J&A and determined sufficient for purposes of processing/ completing Small Business Coordination Record DD2579

KO Review for Small Business Concurrence

Christie Gummel Work Function Supervisor KO Review for Small Business Concurrence Date

07/26/2024

I certify that this J&A is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief

Contracting Officer Certification Signature

Christie Gummel Work Function Supervisor

Contracting Officer Certification Signature Date

08/20/2024

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance which are included in this J&A are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief

Competition Advocacy Review And Concurrence Signature

Thomas Dimarcantonio

Work Function Competition Advocate

Competition Advocacy Review And Concurrence Signature Date

08/28/2024

I certify that this J&A is legally sufficient to the best of my knowledge and belief

Legal Sufficiency Review Signature

Jasmine Knight Work Function Attorney Legal Sufficiency Review Signature Date

08/29/2024

I certify that this J&A is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief

Approval Required By Far 6.304 Signature

John Sweeney Work Function Competition Advocate

Approval Required By Far 6.304 Signature Date

08/30/2024