ID09180137_Exception_to_Fair_Opportunity_Redacted_Final_FBO.pdf

Justification For An Exception to Fair Opportunity

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) makes this Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity pursuant to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B) and in accordance with the prescribed format at 16.505 (b)(2)(ii)(B).

1. Identification of the agency and contracting activity

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

3. Description of the supplies/services required (including the estimated value)

4. Identification of the exception to fair opportunity (see 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B)) and the supporting rationale, including a demonstration that the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications or the nature of the acquisition requires use of the exception cited.

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

6. Description of the market research conducted and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted.

7. Any other facts supporting the justification

8. Statement of action to remove barriers to competition that led to the exception to fair opportunity before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services is made.

9. Client Agency Representation and Technical Certification

10. GSA Project Manager’s Certification

11. Contracting Officer’s Certification

12. Reviews and Approvals