Attachment 4 - Limiting-Competition-under-SAT_ACCv CP-32_Redacted.pdf

Version – February 2017

Attachment 4

Loss of ASTM/ANSVANAB E2659-09 and E2659-18 accreditation may lead to competency concerns across the CP-32 workforce.

6. Publicizing Contract Actions:

For FAR Part 13 actions, the public display and synopsis requirements of FAR 5.101 and FAR 5.203 do not apply due to the $ threshold, XXX apply and will be followed, or do not apply due to an exception at 5.202 .

Requirement to post justification in accordance with FAR 8.405-6(b)(3), FAR 13.105(c), or FAR 16.505(a)(4)(iii)(A): Redacted justification will be included with the solicitation.

7. Market Research:

Refer to the KO-approved “MARKET-RESEARCH Supply Checklist CP-32” located in the PCF cabinet, which provides similar information to this document and concludes that the proposed vendor is the only source available to fulfill this requirement.

8. Other Facts:

The purchase order stemming from this acquisition continues annual certification of the CP-32 Certificate Training Program.

Program certification was provided previously through purchase order W911S0-17-P- 0038 (15 APR 2017 – 14 APR 2021) by the same accrediting organization which remains as of the start date of the base year Period of Performance, the single exclusive certifying organization under ASTM/ANSI E2659-09 and ASTM/ANSI E2659- 18.