Erosion Control Fabric JOTFOC.pdf

General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service (FAS)

General Supplies and Services (GSS)

QSCCBC

Requisitions MMR10041730010, MMR10041730025, and

MMR10041800048

Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition

DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTION BEING TAKEN

This action is for a limited source purchase for Erosion Control Fabric, Solmax P/N MIRAFI 160N.

DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES REQUIRED

Erosion Control Fabric, Solmax P/N MIRAFI 160N, with the following salient characteristics:

MATERIAL: Polypropylene, staple fiber, needle-punched nonwoven geotextile USE: Intended for use for erosion control and ground/terrain stabilization LENGTH: 360.0 feet WIDTH: 12.5 feet WEIGHT: Medium, 6.0 ounce

UNIT OF ISSUE: RO (Roll of 500 square yards).

Acquisition of Erosion Control Fabric will be sourced through the vendor quoting the lowest price technically acceptable. The estimated cost of this procurement is: $44,160.00.

IDENTIFICATION OF STATUTORY AUTHORITY

This acquisition is conducted under the authority of Section 201 of the Federal Property and Administration Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 501). All acquisitions for Erosion Control Fabric will be conducted under the authority of the Open Market Program. The primary statutory authorities for the MAS Program are Title II of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949, and Title 40 U.S.C. 501, Services for Executive Agencies. In accordance with FAR Part 13, approval is sought for a sole source procurement based on the circumstances and rationale for restricting consideration of schedule contractors is FAR 13.106-1(2)(b)(1)“For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, or industrial mobilization)”.

Erosion Control Fabric is a commercial product as defined in FAR 12.101.

DEMONSTRATION THAT THE ACQUISITION REQUIRES THE USE OF THE

AUTHORITY CITED

FAR 13.106-1 allows restricting consideration of schedule contractors to fewer than required in FAR

13.104 whenever only one source is capable of responding due to the unique or specialized nature of the item required by the agency is exclusive to one manufacturer or when there is an urgent requirement. The customer submitted requisitions MMR10041730010, MMR10041730025, and MMR10041800048 for National Stock Number (NSN) 5680-01-679-1440. NSN 5680-01-679-1440 is part of an airport runway repair kit. To ensure that all the material’s salient requirements are met, this item is a sole-source purchase. As such, no other items are being considered.

EFFORTS TO SOLICIT TO AS MANY SOURCES AS PRACTICABLE

The Contracting Officer will synopsize the RFQ through SAM.gov for a total of 7 days. Vendors quoting the required name brand item will be allowed to submit quotes.

DETERMINATION THAT THE ANTICIPATED COST WILL BE FAIR AND REASONABLE

Current quoted pricing is fair and reasonable based on competition among vendors quoting the required Erosion Control Fabric.

DESCRIPTION OF THE MARKET RESEARCH CONDUCTED

Due to the limited source nature of this requirement no other manufacturers’ products were sought.

However, the Contracting Officer will synopsize the RFQ for 7 days through SAM.gov.

OTHER FACTS SUPPORTING THE USE OF THE OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION

While GSA is committed to expanding competition, we must accomplish that goal with the least risk to the successful support of the GSA Mission and the ongoing efforts in the war on terror and homeland security. GSA jeopardizes being able to meet our customers’ need by not completing this limited-source, brand name specific procurement.

LIST OF SOURCES THAT EXPRESSED AN INTEREST IN THE ACQUISITION

Due to the limited source nature of this requirement no other manufacturers’ products were sought.

However, the Contracting Officer will synopsize the RFQ for 7 days through SAM.gov.

STATEMENTS OF ACTION TO OVERCOME BARRIERS TO COMPETITION

See section “EFFORTS TO SOLICIT TO AS MANY SOURCES AS PRACTICABLE” above.

CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION

The Contracting Officer has determined that the actions taken under this acquisition meet the conditions described in FAR 13.106-1 precludes competition to the maximum extent possible. It is in the best interest of the Government to acquire Erosion Control Fabric.

The information contained in the justification for other than full and open competition for the acquisition of the Erosion Control Fabric, is accurate and complete to the best of the Contracting Officer’s knowledge.

Prepared/Approved By:

Alan Craig Date Contracting Officer QSCCBC