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Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other Than Full and Open Competition

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

March 2018 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Page 6 of 6 for limited microbial growth.

Because GTA Containers Inc. is the only source capable of producing the supplies described in Section III above without the government experiencing unacceptable delays in fulfilling its requirements, the requirement outlined in DFARS PGI 206.302-1(d) for the posting of a request for information or a sources sought synopsis is hereby waived for this effort. However, a sources sought synopsis will be issued for the follow-on CFT competition described in paragraph XI.

IX. Any other facts supporting the use of Other Than Full and Open Competition.

None.

X. List of any sources that expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition.

See Section VI above.

XI. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before making subsequent acquisitions for the supplies or services required.

Efforts are underway to pursue a new competitive effort for 10K, 50K and 210K CFTs. This follow-on acquisition will include the increased quantities to meet WRM and operational requirements not previously defined. With on-hand quantities still well below the Global requirements fill rate and existing inventory reaching shelf and service life expiration, there will be sufficient requirements to procure additional CFTs under a competitive acquisition for CFTs.

XII. Certification by the Contracting Officer.

As evidenced by my signature above, I have determined this document to be both accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

XIII. Certification by the technical/requirements personnel.

As evidenced by my (our) signature(s) above, I (we) certify that any supporting data contained herein, which is my (our) responsibility, is both accurate and complete.