CYP SB Camp J and A pg1-5 (002).pdf

CUI//SP-SSEL

{Source Selection Information - See FAR 2.101 and 3.104-4)

JUN 2023

Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity Under FAR 16.505(b)(2)

1. Contracting Activity: W912JF USPFO-AR

2. Description of Action: USPFO AR P&C intent is to utilize 10 U.S.C. 2304c(b)(3) as implemented by FAR Part 16.505(b)(2)(i)(C)- The order must be issued on a sole-source basis in the interest of economy and efficiency because this is the only camp in the Central Arkansas area that meets all of the requirements for the Child and youth Program's Spring Break Camp.

Verification of fair opportunity in the original contract exists per Army Chess RFQ

3. Description of Supplies/Services: The Arkansas National Guard Child and Youth Program is conducting a Spring Break Camp on 23-28 MAR 25. The desired trainings occurring during this event are intended to provide leadership development and to further foster resilience in military children as potential leaders, ages 9-18 years of age. The most impactful activities are like those provided at C A Vines 4-H Center, located at 1 4H Way, Little Rock, AR 72223. The staff facilitating training uses a high ropes challenge course, zip line, low ropes team building course and have constructive debrief sessions with the youth. Currently the quote for this kind of facility is a base of $13,697.50 for the week.

4. Authority Cited: 10 U.S.C. 2304c(b)(3) as implemented by FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B)-Only one awardee is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services ordered are unique or highly specialized.

5. Reason for Authority Cited: FAR 16.505(b)(2)(ij(B) – only one awardee is capable.

(a) Location. The search area for a suitable youth camp facility was limited to the Central Arkansas area due in order to provide the most equidistant location possible for families throughout the state.

(b) Available Activities. High ropes challenge course, zip line, outdoor education and team building. There are several other camping facilities in the area, however none of them have access to, nor do they incorporate activities that use resources specific to the high ropes challenge courses and zip line. Previous participants will continue to experience new challenges, even with the use of a previous facility.

6. Efforts to Obtain Competition:

a. Effective competition: Joint Service Support conducted Extensive online research into the capabilities and amenities of youth camps throughout the Central Arkansas Area.

b. Subcontracting competition. NA

7. Efforts to Increase Competition:

(a) Joint Service Support will continue to strive to find the best cost-effective means to achieve the most relevant and realistic training requirements, and training environments. We will work with our resource management and contract support to submit timely requests based on current contracting requirements.

8. Other Facts:

(a) NA.

9. Technical Certification:

I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in the justification, are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Technical/Requirements Certification: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in the justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. Only the most senior persons within the organization responsible for acquiring the supplies or services described in the justification (e.g., program manager, depot commander, or senior program engineer) and with specific knowledge of the individual requirement (commodity, technology, and/or function) shall sign the technical and requirements certifications.

Signature:

Date:

02/25/2025

Typed Name: MAJ Matthew Sweeney Title: Deputy SFPD

10. Requirements Certification:

I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in the justification, are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Technical/Requirements Certification: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in the justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. Only the most senior persons within the organization responsible for acquiring the supplies or services described in the justification (e.g.

program manager, depot commander, or senior program engineer) and with specific knowledge of the individual requirement (commodity, technology, and/or function) shall sign the technical and requirements certifications.

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Signature: Date: 02/25/2025

Typed Name: LTC Leonard Title: Soldier Family Programs Director

11. Contracting Officer Certification:

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

Signature: ____________________________________ Date:_2/25/2025

Typed Name: Leonard Roberson Title: Contracting Officer