Attachment B - JOFOC Brand Name - Toyota Reacted.pdf

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL (J&A)

FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

(OVERSEAS CONTRACTING ACTIVITIES)

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity:

I recommend that the the Office of Acquisition Management is conducting this acquisition of other than full and open competition for the supply and delivery of one utility van and three passenger sedans to be used by the ICASS motorpool on behalf of Consulate Karachi, Pakistan.

The total estimated cost is

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

Replace the 2010 Nissan Urvan and three 2010 Toyota Corollas with new models that are serviceable with commonly available parts and accessories in Karachi.

3. A description of the supplies or services required to meet the Department’s needs.

Award of a firm-fixed price purchase order (brand name only) for one Toyota utility van and three Toyota Corolla passenger sedans. The requirement is to provide one right-hand drive Toyota van with a minimum passenger capacity of four people, and an enclosed rear cargo area a minimum of 15 feet length by 6 feet width. The three Corolla model sedans will feature a capacity of five passengers, powered by a 2.0 liter, 4 cylinder gasoline engine. Additional specifications and requirements will be provided in the Passenger Vehicle Questionnaire. The vehicles will be used by the ICASS motorpool at Consulate Karachi, with an estimated cost of These vehicles will replace four 2010 model vehicles with new models.

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, as implemented through FAR 13 and substantiated by the following regulatory authority:

FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) Brand Name A brand name product is required to meet the Consulate’s requirements. Toyota brand spare parts and accessories are readily available on the local market, including at certified dealerships in Karachi, and will not require the expenses and time delays of purchasing from international vendors.

5. A demonstration that the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications or the nature of the action require use of the authority cited.

Toyota is the only make of appropriately sized vehicle for which parts and service are regularly available in Karachi. Toyota brand vehicles are widely used in the consular district and the only suitable manufacturer with certified local dealerships in Karachi that provide genuine parts and quality repair services. Ease of maintenance through locally available parts and service technicians is essential to mission operations.

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.

A notice will be posted in SAM.gov. See FAR 5.102(a)(6) for the requirement to post the brand name justification.

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

The Contracting Officer determines that the anticipated cost will be fair and reasonable based on the IGCE and market research conducted by the requesting office and by comparison to previous orders for similar items. Offers will be solicited from all vendors capable of meeting the brand name requirement.

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.

Historical knowledge of post specific operations has given every consideration to vehicles manufactured by other companies, but Toyota is the only make of appropriately sized vehicles for which parts and service are regularly available in Karachi. The vast majority of the Consulate’s fleet is made up of Toyota brand vehicles and Consulate mechanics are familiar with its requirements. Toyota brand vehicles are more suitable to servicing by qualified local vendors and their purchase achieves mission goals by offering cost savings and more efficient fleet operations thru standardization.

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

None.

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

None.

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.

This JOFOC for brand name only acquisition will be posted with the solicitation and open competition will be held for all vendors capable of meeting the brand name requirement and specifications in the solicitation.

SBU - CONTRACTING AND ACQUISITIONS

CERTIFICATIONS

TECHNICAL AND REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION

I certify that this justification is accurate and contains complete data necessary to support the recommendation for other than full and open competition.

Jack Swetland Date Contracting Officer – A/GSO US Consulate Karachi

APPROVALS

________________ ______________//S//__________________ Date Name: Michelle R. Braunstein

Contracting Officer

A/OPE/AQM/IP/RPSOFR

________________ ________________//S//___________________ Date Name: Kenneth G. Mamba

Branch Chief

A/OPE/AQM/IP/RPSOFR

Jack D Swetland

Digitally signed by Jack D Swetland Date: 2023.08.08 17:21:57 +05'00'