HHS J-and-A-Other-Than-Full-and-Open Redacted.pdf

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J&A - Continuing to Understand The Role of Licensing in Early Care and Education
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This document is a Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other Than Full and Open Competition issued under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 Only One and Responsible Source. The J&A supports a contract requirement for the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation (OPRE) to continue understanding the role of licensing in early care and education. The contract was awarded on 2024-09-30 to an unknown vendor for an unknown amount. The J&A indicates that the anticipated price/cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable based on price and cost analysis, and that certified cost or pricing data will be required. No additional information is provided about the specific products or services required.

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10.Additional Information to support the justification:

If applicable, explain why technical packages or specifications to facilitate competition were not developed or available;

describe actions taken to remedy the situation.

11. Technical / Requirements Certification: By my signature below, I certify that the supporting data included in this J&A is accurate and complete.

Program Manager

Program Manager Supervisor (or one level above Program Manager)

12. Fair and Reasonable Price/Cost Determination: As Contracting Officer, by my signature below, I hereby determine that the anticipated price/cost to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable.

Provide the basis for this determination, e.g., describe techniques to be used to determine fair and reasonable price (FAR Subpart 15.402), such as price analysis, cost analysis, cost realism. Per FAR Subpart 15.403-4(a)(1), the threshold for obtaining cost or pricing data is $750,000.

13. Contracting Officer's Approval (Required for proposed contract not to exceed $700,000 (value calculated including all options)): I hereby certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I approve this justification subject to availability of funds, and provided that the services and supplies herein described have otherwise been authorized for acquisition.

No additional information is included.

Based upon my review of the market research, the Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE), and market pricing, I determine that proceeding with this action on a sole source basis represents the best value to the Government. Further, I determine that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable IAW FAR 15.404-1(a) based upon price analysis IAW FAR 15.404-1(b)(2)(v) and

(vii) and cost analysis IAW FAR 15.404-(c). Certified Cost or Pricing Data will be required IAW FAR 15.403-4(a)(1).

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