Attachment 3 - JOFOC.pdf

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

OVERSEAS CONTRACTING ACTIVITIES

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity:

I recommend that the Regional Procurement Support Office at the U.S. Consulate General Frankfurt, Germany use other than full and open competition for acquisition of 30x trucks on behalf of the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Office of Global Programs and Initiatives (PM/GPI) as part of the Global Peace Operations Initiative (GPOI). The total estimated cost is $1,354,000.00.

2. Nature and/or description of the action being approved.

Supply & delivery of Toyota/Isuzu/Robin Pick-up trucks and Mitsubishi trucks.

Only Toyota/Isuzu/Robin /Mitsubishi s requirement.

PM/GPI requires 20x Toyota/Isuzu/Robin Pick-up trucks and 10x Mitsubishi trucks for use by the Mbaye Diange Tactical Training Center (CET7), in Thies, Senegal.

3. A description of the supplies or services required Fifteen units of white left-hand-drive single cabin pick-up trucks, featuring four-wheel drive and a seating capacity of two, manual transmission, 5-Speed gearbox, spring suspension, alloy bull bar(black) and snorkel.

Five units of white left-hand-drive double cabin pick-up trucks, featuring four-wheel drive and a seating capacity of four, manual transmission, 5-Speed gearbox, spring suspension Alloy Bull Bar (black), Snorkel, Bench Seating (detachable), Tarpaulin Cover with Velcro and winch Kits.

Ten units of white left-hand-drive standard cabin 3.5 tons trucks, featuring four-wheel drive, manual transmission, 5-Speed Gearbox and a wheelbase of 3400mm Aluminum side walls and robust puncture-proof steel floor.

Vehicle brands need to be integrated in existing infrastructure to be serviced and maintained by authorized representative in Senegal and for which parts are readily available within Senegal.

4. An identification of the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition. This acquisition is conducted under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304 (a) (1), as implemented by FAR 6.3 and substantiated by the following:

FAR 6.302-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. (c) This acquisition uses brand-name description.

Only Toyota/Isuzu/Robin and Mitsubishi

5.

of the action require use of the authority cited.

The Mbaye Diange Tactical Training Center (CET7) in Thies, Senegal maintain training and deployment in support of United Nations peacekeeping operations. CET7 is updating and bulwark its existing motor pool fleet. The current vehicular composition of the training center is 100% of Toyota/Isuzu/Robin-manufactured vehicles small pickups, and 75% for Mitsubishi flatbed carriers. Existing logistics and supply chain systems are

(DIRMAT) mechanics are well trained to maintain and repair Toyota/Isuzu/Robin and Mitsubishi manufactured vehicles. Moreover, Toyota/Isuzu/Robin and Mitsubishi Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) spare parts are readily available on the local market. Introducing vehicles from other manufacturers will significantly complicate the Senegalese Armed Forces operations, maintenance, and logistics processes and undermining the purpose of our security assistance efforts.

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

The requirement will be competed between Toyota/Isuzu/Robin and Mitsubishi dealers.

The quote with the lowest price technically acceptable will be awarded.

7. A determination by the ordering activity Contracting Officer that the anticipated cost to the Government is fair and reasonable.

The Contracting Office determines that the anticipated price(s) will be fair and reasonable based on competition of various Toyota/Isuzu/Robin dealers and a review of previous purchases. By signing the justification, the Contracting Officer makes a determination that the cost/price to the Government are expected to be fair and reasonable.

8. A description of the market survey conducted (see Part 10) and the results or a statement of the reasons a market survey was not conducted.

N/A

9. Any other facts supporting the use of this justification.

N/A

10. A listing of any sources that expressed a written interest in the acquisition.

The requirement will be posted on SAM.gov .

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.

The Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Office of Global Programs and Initiatives (PM/GPI) as part of the Global Peace Operations Initiative (GPOI) will consider full and open competition for each project on a case-to-case basis. However, future competition will also have to depend on the mission and maintainability of the vehicles used in the areas of the operations.

CERTIFICATIONS

TECHNICAL AND REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION (FAR 6.303-2(b)) I certify that this justification is accurate and contains complete data necessary to support the recommendation for other than full and open competition.

SIGNATURE:

Jarritt R. Jones Date Contracting Officer Representative

PM/GPI

CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION (FAR 6.303-2(a)(12)) I certify that this submission is accurate to the best of my knowledge, and that it contains complete information necessary to enable other officials to make an informed recommendation for approval or disapproval.

SIGNATURE:

Nicolas A. Wilhelm Date Contracting Officer / Deputy Director Regional Procurement Support Office, Frankfurt

APPROVALS

SIGNATURE:

Eric N. Moore Date Director Regional Procurement Support Office, Frankfurt

SIGNATURE:

Kathleen D. Martin Date Legal Adviser, Buildings and Acquisitions

SIGNATURE:

Sharon D. James Date Competition Advocate

A/OPE/AP/PD

05/16/23