95332A18T0048_-_J_and_A_-_Required_Source.doc

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

TO PROCURE USING OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Upon the basis of the following justification, I, as Contracting Officer, hereby approve the use of other than full and open competition of the proposed contractual action pursuant to the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(5) and FAR 6.302-5.

JUSTIFICATION

1. Agency and Contracting Activity:

Corporation for National and Community Services

250 E Street, SW Suite 3252B

Washington, DC 20525

2. Nature/Description of Action(s): (FAR 6.303-2(a)(2)).

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) intends to procure uniforms from the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled to meet the mission requirements of CNCS AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) campuses.

3. Description of Supplies/Services: (FAR 6.303-2(a)(3)).

Uniforms for the members of AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) campuses.

4. Identification of Statutory Authority: (FAR 6.302-5(a)(1)

Authorized or Required by Statute and further defined in the application of the authority at 6.302-5(b)(2) Qualified Nonprofit Agencies for the Blind or other Severely Disabled --41 U.S.C. 85, Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled--

5. Demonstration of Contractor’s Unique Qualifications: (FAR 6.303-2(a)(5)).

The FAR lists the Industries for the Blind is mandatory source of procurement and they have the capability of providing the required uniforms.

6. A description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as is practicable, including whether a notice was or will be publicized as required by Subpart 5.2 and, if not, which exception under 5.202 applies.

The exception to solicit the requirement is identified at FAR 5.202(a)(10) as the proposed contract action is made under conditions described in 6.302-5 (Authorized or Required by Statute and further defined in the application of the authority).

7. A determination by the contracting officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable: (FAR 6.303-2(a)(7)).

Per FAR 8.707, the prices of items on the Procurement List are fair market prices established by the Committee.

8. Description of Market Research:

The previous purchases of uniforms have been made on a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) administered by the agency. As the BPA is now unavailable, due to the maximum ceiling amount has being reached, the items are being procured directly via purchase order between the Industries for the Blind and CNCS as part of the mandatory source requirement.

9. Any Other Supporting Facts: (FAR 6.303-2(a)(9)).

Not applicable.

10. Actions Taken to Remove Barriers to Competition: (FAR 6.303-2(a)(11)).

Not applicable.

11. Statement of Period of Performance and/or Delivery Schedule:

The delivery period of the required uniforms is approximately twelve weeks from award.