I.A.02_Limited_Competition_Justification_NGBEI_Fort_Kent_ME -Redacted.pdf

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JUSTIFICATION REVIEW DOCUMENT

NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU

111 South George Mason Drive Arlington, VA 22204-1373

1. OVERVIEW

a. Program/Equipment Name b. Estimated Price

National Guard Biathlon Eastern Invitational Venue 25-30MAR2026

c. Authority

10 U.S.C. 2304(a)(1) or 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) as implemented in FAR 6.302-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

d. Technical Representative

Name Title Email Phone Date

National Guard Biathlon, Direc February 26, 2026

e. Contracting Officer

Name Title Email Phone Date

Contracting Officer 802 338 3186 January 12, 2026

Requirements Representative (If different from Technical Representative.)

Prepared by (If different from Contracting Officer.)

2. REVIEWS

I have reviewed this justification and find it adequate to support other than full and open competition.

Program Manager (If applicable.)

Program Executive Officer (When item is Program Executive Officer managed.)

Controlled by: National Guard Bureau

Controlled by: Local Office

POC:

(Populates from the 1.e. Contracting Officer.)

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Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition Guidance

Local Control Number NGB Control Number (if applicable)

1a. CONTRACTING ACTIVITY b. Requiring Activity c. POC

W912LN National Guard Biathlon, J3, VTARNG

2a. NATURE OF ACTION

Sole source; Individual Basis

b. Contract Action

New Contract

c. Contract Type

Firm Fixed Price

d. Fund Type

O&M, Army

3a. ESTIMATED PRICE

4a. Name of Requirement

National Guard Bureau Eastern Invitational Venue 25-30MAR2026

b. Description of Requirement

Biathlon Venue

c. Demonstrate, in Detail, Why This Specific Item or Service, is the Only One That Meets Your Requirements

In order to hold the National Guard Biathlon Eastern Invitational this year, a biathlon venue in the state of Maine is required. Finally, at least 110 racers are expected to compete; this will require a a 30 point range, with the adequate distances for a biathlon race in accordance with the International Biathlon Union rules. Fort Kent Outdoor Center is the only biathlon venue in the state of Maine that meets all of the requirements. Furthermore, with Vermont's 30-point range under construction, the nearest 30 point ranges in the US is in Minnesota or Wyoming.

5a. HAS THIS BEEN PREVIOUSLY PROCURED?

Yes, details are below. No.

6a. AUTHORITY CITED

10 U.S.C. 2304(a)(1) or 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) as implemented in FAR 6.302-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

b. Reason for Authority Cited Market research for biathlon ranges capable of supporting a 30 firing positions, timing building, warming facility, located below 6,500 feet, within 3 hours travel distance of a major airport, capable of hosting an event for approximately 110 participants and associated personnel, sufficient snow to cover required race courses, and compliant as an International Biathlon Union (IBU) Class B is extremely rare in the continental United States. There is only one such facility in the state of Maine that meets the requirement.

7. POSTING REQUIREMENTS

None.

8. CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

a. Efforts to Obtain Competition

None

b. Actions to Increase Competition

None

c. Market Research The Government conducted internet search for available facilities capable of support requirement. Consulted members of National Government Body of the United States Biathlon Association (USBA), and used previous knowledge of acquisition history for similar requirement.

d. Interested Sources

Fort Kent Outdoor Center was the only interested vendor from Maine.

e. Other Facts This National Guard Biathlon Eastern Invitational is rotated annually amongst the few ranges capable of supporting all of the requirements for this competition, and have sufficient snow cover at time of competition in March.

9. REQUIRING ACTIVITY CERTIFICATION

Technical and Requirements

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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 Date Title

February 26, 2026 National Guard Biathlon, Director

Phone Email

11. APPROVAL

Contracting Officer (KO)

1. I hereby determine that the anticipated cost to the government for this contract action will be Fair and Reasonable.

2. I certify that this Justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

(This certification shall be made by the contracting Officer who will sign the contract resulting from this Justification and Approval.)

Name Date Phone

January 12, 2026

Email

12. REDACTION INSTRUCTIONS

After completion and signatures, print to PDF. Then redact items such as, but not limited to:

1. Dollar amounts.

2. Names.

3. Signatures.

4. Proprietary information.

FAR 5.401, FAR 24.1, and FAR 24.2