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OHIO AIR NATIONAL GUARD

HEADQUARTERS 179

TH

AIRLIFT WING

MANSFIELD, OHIO

09 February 2014

Justification and Approval – Unusual and Compelling Urgency

1. This document constitutes justification and approval for only one responsible source for the acquisition described herein, under the authority of FAR 6.302-2. It is executed on behalf of the 179 th

MSG/MSC, Air Guard Contracting Office, Mansfield, Ohio 44903-

8049.

2. Nature and description of action being approved.

The 179 th

AW Civil Engineering – Fire Department has requested that critical repairs to aircraft hangar foam suppression systems be obtained through a sole source contract.

Estimated cost of services is $45,000.00.

3. Description of supplies or services required to meet the Agency’s needs.

Gas line leaks were detected by 179AW Civil Engineering personnel; extent of leaks nor specific location (only general locale) could be determined.

4. Identification of statutory authority permitting only one responsible source.

a. FAR 6.302-2, Unusual and Compelling Urgency – delay in award of a contract would result in serious injury, financial or otherwise, to the

Government.

5. Demonstrate that the nature of the acquisition requires use of the authority cited.

Gas line leaks present a hazardous environment for base personnel; ensuring the risk is mitigated and resolved in as timely a manner possible requires immediate action.

6. Description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as is practicable, including whether a CBD notice was or will be publicized as required by Subpart 5.2, and if not, which exception under 5.202 applies.

In accordance with FAR 5.202(a)(2), this requirement will not be publicized.

Due to the nature of the requirement, multiple sources were not solicited.

7. Determination by the contracting officer that the anticipated cost to the government for the proposed acquisition will be fair and reasonable.

The cost to the Government will be determined fair and reasonable, based on the following:

a. FAR 13.106-3(a)(2)(vii) – contractor shall submit itemized invoice of materials and labor utilized to complete required work, which will be evaluated by subject matter experts (Base Civil Engineering) to ensure final, definitized contract price is fair and reasonable (per undefinitized contract action procedures).

8. Description of market survey conducted and the results or a statement of the reasons that a market survey was not conducted.

Due to nature of requirement, a market survey will not be conducted.

9. Any other facts supporting the use of only one responsible source of supply.

None.

10. A listing of sources, if any, that expressed, in writing, on interest in the procurement.

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.

None; nature of requirement deems competition not in the best interest of the

Government for circumstances such as this.

12. Technical requirements personnel certification.

I hereby certify that this justification and approval for other than full and open competition is made in good faith, that the supporting documentation and information is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge, and that I would not be making this request if it were feasible to fully compete this requirement as the FAR and applicable supplements and regulations direct.

Travis Fox, Capt 179AW/BCE 419-520-6158 09 Feb 14

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CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION

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

Gordon Strom, SCS Level II/BCO 179MSC 419-520-6390 09 Feb 14

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