J A_Cover_Letter_-_Revised.docx

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

HEADQUARTERS 10TH AIR BASE WING

USAF ACADEMY COLORADO

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

< $150,000

JUSTIFICATION & APPROVAL

Statutory Authority – FAR 6.302-1– Brand Name Only

Part 1. JUSTIFICATION

See attached letter from the requiring activity.

Part 2. APPROVAL

I have reviewed the request for other than full and open competition provided by the requiring activity and have determined the need justified. I have relied on the supporting information provided by the requiring activity to be accurate and complete. The approval of this request will ensure that the USAFA Contracting Office will provide expedient and useful service to the customer as well as ensure that the requirements set forth in the Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 13, for acquisitions $150,000 or less are implemented including Market Research appropriate for the requirement. No specific sources have expressed written interest in the acquisition. No further actions are needed to remove competition barriers. Combination Synopsis/Solicitation will be posted on FedBizOps to obtain maximum competition IAW FAR 5.2. IAW FAR 13.106-2 and 3; Fair and Reasonable pricing will be determined prior to award.

Contracting Officer