JA Other Than Full and Open RCP.pdf

PR # N4223724RC005PK

MEMORANDUM TO THE FILE

Subj: USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION FOR AN

ACQUISITION UNDER THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

I. BACKGROUND:

FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) allows for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold to be solicited from one source if the Contracting Officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand-name or industrial mobilization).

As required by FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)(i), this memorandum explains the absence of competition for this acquisition, as only one source will be solicited for this requirement (or for a portion of the requirement) and the requirement is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

II. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM OR SERVICE:

Roman Catholic Priest Services. The contractor shall provide faith-specific religious ministry to authorized personnel, leadership and advice to the Command Chaplain. The contractor shall perform services at the Chaplains office spaces, chapel, and other places as determined by the Command Chaplain of Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay.

III. THE DETERMINATION FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION IS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING:

A. _X__ ONLY ONE RESPONSIBLE SOURCE (select all that apply):

3. _X__OTHER REASONS.

Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base had a contract, N6883622P0327, which was procured for a base period of 12 months with two one-year option periods. The base period (01 October 2022 to 30 September 2023) was executed however, the first option was not exercised, leaving the Command without a Roman Catholic Priest. The first option period was not exercised because the Roman Catholic Priest retired. The contract was directly awarded to the Roman Catholic Priest who retired.

The contract may only be held by an ordained Roman Catholic Priest or group of ordained Roman Catholic Priests in good standing. The Priest must be in good standing with the Bishop of his diocese or supervisor of his religious order in the Catholic Church and have their approval. Additionally, the Priest must have received ecclesiastical endorsement from the Archdiocese for Military Services. The Archbishop will only endorse one Priest for a position. The one suggested contractor has received such endorsement from the Archdiocese to serve as a contract Catholic Priest at Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base, GA. As such, the endorsed Priest is the only source capable of performing this contract.

PR # N4223724RC005PK

IV. CERTIFICATIONS/APPROVALS:

A. Technical / Requirements Certification: I certify that the facts and representation under my cognizance which are included in this justification are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

______________________________Melody Cole_(904) 542-6016___________ Signature Name (Printed) / Phone # Date

B. Certification/Approval.

______________________________Worner Heath, (564) 230-2399___________ Contracting Officer Name (Printed) / Phone # Date dwayne.k.davis Sticky Note Accepted set by dwayne.k.davis