C9 - JA SDVOSB Sole Source (signed).pdf

J&A No. 23-0029

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

1. Contracting Activity.

Regional Contracting Office, Marine Forces Reserve New Orleans

2. Description of the Action Being Approved.

Procuring requirement as a SDVOSB sole source for bulk storage containers and lids in support of Marine Forces Reserve Supply from Seva Technical Services, Inc.

3. Description of Supplies/Services.

MFR Supply has a requirement for 646 bulk storage containers, and 646 container lids. The total cost is estimated to be $400,000.00 with no option years.

FY23 Total

RDT&E 0.00

OPN 0.00

O&MN 462,500.00

Total 462,500.00

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition.

10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(5), Authorized or required by statute. 6.302-5 Authorized or required by statute. (b)(6) Sole source awards under the Veterans Benefits Act of 2003 ( 15 U.S.C.657f).

5. Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Statutory Authority.

During market research only one SDVOSB vendor was located. There is no reasonable expectation that offers would be received from two or more SDVOSB's FAR 19.1406(a)(1). The requirement is not currently being performed by an 8(a) participant under the provisions of subpart 19.8 or has been accepted as a requirement by SBA under subpart 19.8. The service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern has been determined to be a responsible contractor with respect to performance. Based on pricing information gathered during market research, award can be made at a fair and reasonable price. This meets FAR 19.14 requirements for SDVOSB Sole Source. This procurement is recommended to be procured via SDVOSB Sole Source to Seva Technical Services, INC (SDVOSB) Cage Code 4WQA9.

6. Description of Efforts Made to Solicit Offers from as Many Offerors as Practicable.

The proposed procurement was not synopsized due to the utilization of a combined synopsis solicitation for commercial items. GSA Global Supply had the containers only and not the required lids. DLA estimates were provided by the customer. DLA was not utilized as it was not mandatory for this supply item. Ability One, SAM.gov, and UNICOR search was conducted for items meeting the salient characteristics, but none were found. The Small Business Administration dynamic search was completed on 27 JUL 2023. The dynamic search resulted in a large quantity of small businesses. After further market research it was discovered many of these businesses do not have the required supplies detailed in the salient characteristics. A search of the World Wide Web yielded multiple small businesses registered in SAM.gov who could provide the required supplies.

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7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost.

The Contracting Officer has determined the anticipated cost to the Government of the supplies/services covered by this J&A will be fair and reasonable.

8. Actions to Remove Barriers to Future Competition.

This procurement is a one-time buy. MARFORRES RCO will attempt to compete any future similar requirements.

J&A No. 23-0029

CERTIFICATIONS AND APPROVAL

TECHNICAL/REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance which are included in this Justification and its supporting acquisition planning documents, except as noted herein are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

_____________________ Sgt Braun, Ethan 504-697-9025 22 SEP 23 Signature Name (Printed) Phone No. Date

LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW

I have determined this Justification is legally sufficient.

_____________________ Andrew Chrestman 504-697-8143 22 SEP 23 Signature Name (Printed) Phone No. Date

CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION

I certify that this Justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

_____________________ SSgt Robles, L. N. 504-697-8343 22 SEP 23 Signature Name (Printed) Phone No. Date