I.A.02 Limited Competition Justification_LRS Vehicles_Redation.pdf

This is a Justification and Approval (J&A) document for other than full and open competition submitted by the National Guard Bureau in Arlington, VA for an LRS Vehicles procurement action.

The requirement involves repair services for mission-essential vehicles that have been towed to an authorized dealer for evaluation and repair. The scope of work includes engine reseal, new wire assembly installation, fuel pump replacement, wiper blade and air filter replacement, drag link repair, and front and rear shock replacement. The procurement is being conducted as a new contract under firm fixed price terms using O&M and Air funds. The authority cited is 10 USC 3304(a)(2) or 41 USC 3304(a)(2) as implemented in FAR 6.302-2 for unusual and compelling urgency. The contracting activity is W50S7Z, and no posting requirements apply to this action.

The justification establishes that competition cannot be obtained without compromising the Government's urgent operational requirement to return mission-essential vehicles to service. The Government determined that the manufacturer-authorized dealer for each respective vehicle is the only qualified source capable of expeditiously performing the required repairs due to their exclusive access to manufacturer-specific parts, technical information, equipment, and specialized expertise. The justification documents that reasonable efforts were made to obtain competition through market research and consideration of alternate repair sources, but pursuing such alternatives would result in unacceptable delays, increased towing and transportation costs, and extended vehicle downtime that would negatively impact mission readiness and Government operations.