J&A AAALAC KO Signed_Redacted.pdf

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY - J&A No. 20-001 Page 1 of 2V1.3, 4 Dec 18

United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM)

Justification and Approval (J&A) Document Template

Authority: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) Only one source reasonably available, urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand

Individual Class Type J&A: ( or ) Yes NoBridge Action: ( or ) Yes NoGreater than 12 Months: ( or )

Project/Program Name: Special Warfare Medical Group (Airborne)

Component/PEO/Other: Joint Special Operations Medical Training Center (JSOMTC)

Estimated Contract Cost (including options) :

J&A No.

Generated when entered in log

20-001

Simplified Procedures for Sole Source Justification

1. Agency and Contracting Activity:

Joint Special Operations Medical Training Center (JSOMTC) Special Warfare Medical Group (Airborne) 1 Combat Medic Drive, Ft. Bragg, NC 28310

HQ US Army Special Operations CMD, DCSC ATTN: AOCO (Contracting)

BLDG E-2929

Desert Storm Drive, Fort Bragg, NC 28310.

2. Description of Supplies/Services:

The Association for Assessment Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC) provides the needed inspection, assessment and accreditation in order for JSOMTC to continue utilizing . AAALAC is the only organization that conducts this type of inspection/certification. This voluntary accreditation and assessment process promotes the humane treatment of animals in science. FY20 O&M funds will be utilized.

Base Year: annual fee/ PoP: 1 Jan. 2020 - 31 Dec. 2020 Ordering Period 1: annual fee/ PoP: 1 Jan. 2021 - 31 Dec. 2021 Ordering Period 2: annual fee/ PoP: 1 Jan. 2022 - 31 Dec. 2022 Ordering Period 3: annual fee/ PoP: 1 Jan. 2023 - 31 Dec. 2023 Ordering Period 4; annual fee/ PoP: 1 Jan. 2024 - 31 Dec. 2024

3. Authority Cited:

FAR 13.106-1(b)(1):

Other

Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.

4. Reason for Authority Cited:

AAALAC is the only organization that accredits facilities that utilize animals for scientific/medical training. A Sources Sought was posted to FBO on 7 Oct. and closed on 11 Oct. 2019; no additional sources identified themselves as capable of providing this type of accreditation.

Therefore, there is only one responsible source that can provide this service and satisfy JSOMTC's requirements. The cited authority is used because this requirement will be fulfilled with the Simplified Acquisition Procedures in FAR Part 13. Specifically, FAR.106-1(b)(1) is cited

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY - J&A No. 20-001 Page 2 of 2V1.3, 4 Dec 18 because the total contract value is less than the Simplified Acquisition Threshold of $250,000.00.

5. Technical and 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.

Name: Title: Contracting Officer Representative

Signature: Date: Oct 7, 2019

6. Contracting Officer Certification:

I hereby certify that this J&A is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Name: Justin Burke Title: Contracting Officer

Signature: Date: Oct 7, 20191