JA23-060 MOD 02 FINAL Red.pdf

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Controlled By: DISA/DITCO Controlled By: PS8312 CUI Category: PROCURE Distribution/Dissemination Control: FEDCON POC: disa.scott.ditco.mbx.services@mail.mil

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND

OPEN COMPETITION (OTFAOC)

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 6 Justification & Approval (J&A), Supporting Procurements under FAR Part 12, and FAR Part 15

Purchase Request Number: To be determined Contract Number: HC1028-15-D-0007 Task Order Numbers: Various Procurement Title: Communications Technical Support Services (CTSS) III Bridge Estimated Value:

Statutory and Regulatory Authority: 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1

Justification for OTFAOC Number: JA23-060 MOD 02

Upon the basis of the following justification, I, as Procuring Activity Competition Advocate, hereby approve the use of other than full and open competition of the proposed contractual action pursuant to the authority of FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

1. REQUIRING AGENCY AND CONTRACTING ACTIVITY:

Requesting Agency:

9th Air Force, United States (U.S.) Air Force Central Command (AFCENT), Communications Directorate (A6) 523 Nelson Ave Shaw AFB, SC 29152

Contracting Activity:

Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)/Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization (DITCO) PL8312 2300 East Drive, Bldg. 3600 Scott AFB, IL 62225

2. NATURE/DESCRIPTION OF ACTION(S):

MOD 02: This Justification will increase the CTSS III ceiling

This increases the ceiling amount to align with the extended ordering period noted on JA22-060 MOD 01, which was issued in April 2024.

The nature of the work to be performed under this contract has not changed. The ordering period of the contract has not changed. This ceiling increase will cover extension of all active task orders to cover the current estimated protest period.

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10. LISTING OF INTERESTED SOURCES: Multiple offerors have expressed interest and submitted proposals in the AMIC source selection. Since the source selection is ongoing, the names of the offerors will not be released by AMIC.

11. ACTIONS THE AGENCY MAY TAKE TO REMOVE OR OVERCOME BARRIERS

THAT LED TO THE EXCEPTION TO FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION:

(a) Procurement History: Current Contract: HC1028-15-D-0007

Status: Expires September 9, 2023. Solicitation HC1028-19-R-0009 for the follow-on contract was posted on Sam.Gov on June 29, 2020, as a competitive full and open acquisition. Seven proposals were received, and award was made on September 3, 2021.

A stop-work order was issued on September 20, 2021, due to three protests received. The award of CTSS IV was terminated for the Government’s convenience in March 2022 and the acquisition will be resolicited as a competitive full and open requirement.

AMIC posted solicitation number FA4890-23-R-CTSS on Sam.gov on December 8, 2022. Five subsequent amendments were posted between December 2022 and May 2023. Proposals were received on May 22, 2023. Proposals are currently being evaluated.

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TECHNICAL CERTIFICATION: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in the J&A are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

NAME: SIGNATURE/DATE:

TITLE/ORGANIZATION:

PHONE:

REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in the J&A are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

NAME: SIGNATURE/DATE:

CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION: I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

NAME: SIGNATURE/DATE:

PHONE

PROCURING ACTIVITY COMPETITION ADVOCATE APPROVAL: I have reviewed this justification and find it to be accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Since this justification does not exceed , this review serves as approval and my written determination that the aforementioned FAR circumstances apply.

NAME: SIGNATURE/DATE:

ALL QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS JUSTIFICATION ARE TO BE REFERRED TO