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JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Pursuant to the requirements of FAR Part 6 this justification for other than full and open competition is supported by the following facts and rationale in the format described at FAR 6.303-2:

(1) Identification of the agency and the contracting activity, and specific identification of the document as a “Justification for other than full and open competition.”

The U.S. Coast Guard, Aircraft Repair and Supply Center (ARSC), Information Systems Division, Elizabeth City, North Carolina, hereby presents this justification for other than full and open competition (JOTFOC).

(2) Nature and/or description of the action being approved.

Approval is requested to purchase Software and Hardware Maintenance on a sole source basis from the Hewlett-Packard Company. ARSC desires to contract with Hewlett-Packard Company for continued support of software licensing and Software and Hardware Maintenance already established and maintained by Hewlett-Packard Company.

(3) A description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency’s needs (including the estimated value).

To renew existing Hewlett-Packard Company Software Licensing Software and Hardware Maintenance ensuring ARSC users of this software continue to receive necessary support and maintenance in support of unit mission.

(4) An identification of the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition.

10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1 (a)(2).

(5) Demonstration That the Nature of the Acquisition Require use of the Authority Cited.

Hewlett-Packard Company is the proprietary owner of Software and Equipment described in this solicitation by line item. Currently Hewlett-Packard Company is the sole authorized seller for these specified products.

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

This action will be solicited utilizing the streamlined synopsis/solicitation procedures for commercial items authorized in FAR 12.603; therefore, a presolicitation synopsis will not be issued.

(7) A determination by the contracting officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

It is the Contracting Officer’s opinion that prices are reasonable as all the required determinations of fair and reasonable pricing are reflective of our previous years’ requirement.

(8) A description of the market research conducted (see part 10) and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted.

None.

(9) Any other facts supporting the use of other than full and open competition, i.e, proprietary data packages, etc.

There are no other sources of supply for this requirement as stated by the Software Developer; Hardware Manufacturer.

(10) A listing of the sources, if any, that expressed in writing, an interest in the acquisition.

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.

In support of the Competition in Contracting Act, ARSC conducts market research annually as this requirement is identified to ensure that we are using the software that is in the best interests of the U.S. Coast Guard. This is done by attending various trade/IT shows and research on the internet.

(12) Contracting Officer’s Certification I certify that the data supporting the recommended use of other than full and open competition is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

David W. Allen Purchasing Agent

Date

Technical / Requirements Personnel Certification I certify this requirement meets the Government’s minimum need and that the supporting data, which forms a basis for this justification, is complete and accurate.

L. Brason Twiford Technical Representative

APPROVAL:

Dorothy J. Pelis Contracting Officer