April_SP7000-15-M-0104_LSJ_13.5.pdf

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

HEADQUARTERS

8725 JOHN J. KINGMAN ROAD

FORT BELVOIR, VIRGINIA 22060-6221

Date

Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition IAW FAR 13.5

1. Nature and/or description of the action being approved:

2. A description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency’s needs (including the estimated value):

3. An identification of the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition (need to select the one of the following statutory authorities that applies to this request: 41 U.S.C. 1901 [Simplified Acquisition Procedures] or 41 U.S.C. 1903 [Special Emergency Procurement]).

4. A demonstration that the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications or the nature of the acquisition requires use of the authority cited:

5. 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:

6. A description of the market research conducted (see Part 10) and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted:

7. Any other facts supporting the use of other than full and open competition, such as:

• Explanation of why technical data packages, specifications, engineering descriptions, statements of work, or purchase descriptions suitable for full and open competition have not been developed or are not available.

8. A listing of the sources, if any, that expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition (Include the results of the request for information or the sources sought notification in accordance with DFARS PGI 206.302-1 or include the waiver from the HCA or designee):

9. A statement of the actions the agency has taken to avoid this other than full and open competition action and additional other than full and open actions in the future:

I certify that any supporting data that is the responsibility of technical or requirements personnel and which form a basis for the justification are complete and accurate.

Technical Personnel

Approval:

The justification, as presented above, is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. Additionally, I have determined that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

Contracting Officer

Competition Advocate (Above $700K but not exceeding $13.5 million)

Head of the Procuring Activity (Above $13.

5 million but not exceeding $93 million)

Senior Procurement Executive (Above $93 m illion)