A07 Justification_23Sep2024_Redacted Final.pdf

9. A other facts supporting the use of other than full and open competition: N/A

10. A listing of the sources, if any, that expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition:

Eight responses were received during the Market Research. The following is a list of the interested sources:

11. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services required:

DCSA will continue to monitor the market to ascertain whether any alternative solutions exist within the commercial marketplace that meet the Government’s needs.

12. Certification by the Contracting Officer:

As evidence by my signature below, I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

13. Certification by the Technical/Requirement Personnel:

As evidence by my signature below, I certify that the Government’s minimum requirements have been verified through OCIO and any supporting data contained herein, which is my responsibility, is both complete and accurate.

Program Manager / Deputy Branch Chief, Customer Support Office of the Chief Information Officer Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency

Contracting Officer Approval: I have reviewed the above information and approve of excluding competition for this acquisition in accordance with the following authority: FAR Subpart 13.5 in accordance with 41 U.S.C.1901. I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Contracting Officer Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) Contracting and Procurement Office (CPO)