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Authority: FAR 6.302-1 -- Only One Responsible Source

Individual Class Type J&A: ( or ) Amendment

Yes NoBridge Action: ( or ) Yes NoGreater than 12 Months: ( or )

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Office: MARSOC, RCO-Joint, RCO-Pope, RCO- Pope 2 and RCO-Bragg

Project/Program Name: (Brand-name or Equal) Deployable Antenna

Component/PEO/Other: MARSOC G-2

Estimated Contract Cost (including options) : $25,998.00

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Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition

1. Agency and Contracting Activity: (FAR 6.303-2(b)(1)) Feedback

MARSOC K9

400 Rifle Range Road Stone Bay, Camp Lejeune, NC 28460

MARSOC

G4 Contracting

2. Description of Action: (FAR 6.303-2(b)(2)) Feedback This is will be a new FFP contract. MFP 11 O&M funds will be used.

3. Description of Supplies/Services: (FAR 6.303-2(b)(3)) Feedback The Portable Tripod Antenna systems offers frequencies of 80M, 75M, 60M, 40M, 30M, 20M, 17M, 15M, 12M, 11M, 10M, 6M, meters (3.5MHz to 30 MHz tuning) plus simultaneous 2 meters (144 to 148 MHz) with a good SWR. Continuously tunes manually all frequencies Marine, Government, NGO, CAP, MARS, EmComm, Shortwave, and CB. Fully compatible with all amateur radio transceivers. Connector:

SO-239. Offers a dual band HF + plus 2 meters antenna with the 2 meter adapter and is capable of being stowed in a go bag.

Product is brand-name or equal to the Super Antenna MP1LXMAX package.

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4. Authority Cited: (FAR 6.303-2(b)(4)) Feedback

10 U.S.C 2304(c)(1), Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements, as implemented by

FAR 6.302-1

(NOTE: For a non-competitive follow-on acquisition to a previous award for the same supply or service, supported by a justification for other than full and open competition citing the authority at FAR 6.302-1, follow the procedures at PGI 206.304(a)(S-70))

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5. Reason for Authority Cited: (FAR 6.303-2(b)(5)) Feedback Limited competition exist within the market for deployable antenna systems and requiring activity has express no preference in brand. In order to maximize competition while meeting the specification of this requirement, FAR 6.302-1(c)(2) and DFARS 206.302-1(c)(2) was implemented to establish brand-name or equal characteristics.

6. Efforts/Actions to Increase Competition: (FAR 6.303-2(b)(6) & (11)) Feedback Pre-solicitation notice will not be publicized in accordance with FAR 5.202(a)(13). However, a combined solicitation/synopsis will be posted to the GPE and will be competed under full and open procedures due to sparse competition within the market of deployable antenna systems.

7. Market Research: (FAR 6.303-2(b)(8)) Feedback Mandatory sources of supply, recommended sources of supply, and historical requirement posted to the GPE were surveyed with little to no results. Research of the commercial market was also surveyed which revealed the limited competition that exist for such a product. As a result, this requirement will be posted on the GPE under full and open procedures to maximize the amount of competition.

8. Other Authorities/Factors: (FAR 6.303-2(b)(9)) Reset Section Feedback

10 U.S.C 2304(c)(1), Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements, as implemented by FAR 6.302-1

9. Interested Sources: (FAR 6.303-2(b)(10)) Feedback Ham Radio Outlet (an authorized dealer for SuperAntenna) will be notified of RFQ posting to GPE.

NOTICE 1

Prior to approval, J&As will be screened to identify proprietary data and information exempted from disclosure by 5 U.S.C. 552, Freedom of Information Act, so that the final J&A may be prepared for required posting to FedBizOpps IAW Section 844 of NDAA 2009 as implemented via DPAP Memo, Public Disclosure of Justification and Approval Documents for Noncompetitive Contracts, dated 13 February 2009. J&As shall be posted to FedBizOpps within 14 days unless 10 U.S.C 2304(c)(2), Unusual and Compelling Urgency is cited. In that particular case the J&A will be posted within 30 days.

9. Technical and Requirements Certification: (FAR 6.303-2(c)) Feedback

(This should be signed by a Requiring Activity Official (RAO) at a level commensurate with the ultimate approving authority:

a. If it does not require USSOCOM Agency Advocate for Competition (AAC) approval, then an RAO commensurate with the Chief of the Contracting Office.)

b. If the AAC or Head of Contracting Activity (HCA) must approve, then the RAO must be an 0-6 or equivalent.

c. If the Senior Procurement Exectutive (SPE) must approve, then the RAO must be at the level of Program Executive Officer, Director, Commander, Chief of Staff, or equivalent.)

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: Title:

Signature: Date:

11. Fair and Reasonable Cost Determination: (FAR 6.303-2(b)(7)) Feedback I hereby determine that the anticipated price to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable. Comparison analysis is anticipated to be conducted and will likely derive from distributors with access to Super Antenna's inventory. Pricing should vary between $25,000 and $26,500.

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12. Contracting Officer Certification: (FAR 6.303-2(b)(12)) Feedback

I hereby certify that this J&A is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Name: Samuel Williams Title: Contracting Officer

Signature: Date: Mar 23, 2021

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY - J&A No. Amendment Page of V1.4, 12 Jul 19 United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Justification and Approval (J&A) Document Template Type J&A: ( or ) Bridge Action: ( or ) Greater than 12 Months: ( or ) J&A No.

Generated when entered in log J&A No.

Amendment No.

This is an interactive form that will auto populate in accordance with the Authority, Office and Estimated Contract Cost. For the form to populate, you will need to input at a minimum of the following:

1) Authority

2) Bridge Action (Yes or No)

3) Greater than 12 Months (Yes or No)

4) Office (This will tell the form what approval levels of authority and document review to use)

5) Estimated Contract Cost (This will tell the form what review/ approval blocks to populate)

The POC for this form is SOF ATL-KX @ michael.c.watson.civ@socom.mil (813) 826-6852 and trevor.money@socom.mil (813) 826-6491.

For policy related questions, please contact Michelle Cames @ michelle.cames@socom.mil (813) 826-0034.

Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition

1. Agency and Contracting Activity: (FAR 6.303-2(b)(1))

2. Description of Action: (FAR 6.303-2(b)(2))

3. Description of Supplies/Services: (FAR 6.303-2(b)(3))

4. Authority Cited: (FAR 6.303-2(b)(4)) 10 U.S.C 2304(c)(1), Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements, as implemented by FAR 6.302-1 (NOTE: For a non-competitive follow-on acquisition to a previous award for the same supply or service, supported by a justification for other than full and open competition citing the authority at FAR 6.302-1, follow the procedures at PGI 206.304(a)(S-70))

10 U.S.C 2304(c)(2), Unusual and Compelling Urgency, as implemented by FAR 6.302-2 (NOTE: Performance may not exceed 12 months unless approval by the HCA (see FAR 6.302-2(d)(1)-(2). HCA approval signature for the determination of exceptional circumstances will be done in block 16) 10 U.S.C 2304(c)(3), Industrial Mobilization; Engineering, Developmental, or Research Capability; or Expert Services, as implemented by FAR 6.302-3 10 U.S.C 2304(c)(4), International Agreement, as implemented by FAR 6.302-4 10 U.S.C 2304(c)(5), Authorized or Required by Statute, as implemented by FAR 6.302-5 10 U.S.C 2304(c)(6), National Security, as implemented by FAR 6.302-6 10 U.S.C 2304(c)(7), Public Interest, as implemented by FAR 6.302-7

5. Reason for Authority Cited: (FAR 6.303-2(b)(5))

6. Efforts/Actions to Increase Competition: (FAR 6.303-2(b)(6) & (11))

7. Market Research: (FAR 6.303-2(b)(8))

8. Other Authorities/Factors: (FAR 6.303-2(b)(9)) (If additional authority(ies) for “Other than full and open competition” applies to this J&A, or a secondary authority, identify the additional statutory authority(ies) permitting other than full and open competition, followed by the FAR citation title and FAR citation. If multiple secondary authorities apply, cite the applicability in order of precedence, i.e., 6.302-2 Unusual and Compelling Urgency then 6.302-1 Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. Select from the list of seven options below and follow with a full explanation of the facts and circumstances applicable to each of the secondary authority(ies) cited.)

9. Interested Sources: (FAR 6.303-2(b)(10))

NOTICE 1

Prior to approval, J&As will be screened to identify proprietary data and information exempted from disclosure by 5 U.S.C. 552, Freedom of Information Act, so that the final J&A may be prepared for required posting to FedBizOpps IAW Section 844 of NDAA 2009 as implemented via DPAP Memo, Public Disclosure of Justification and Approval Documents for Noncompetitive Contracts, dated 13 February 2009. J&As shall be posted to FedBizOpps within 14 days unless 10 U.S.C 2304(c)(2), Unusual and Compelling Urgency is cited. In that particular case the J&A will be posted within 30 days.

9. Technical and Requirements Certification: (FAR 6.303-2(c)) (This should be signed by a Requiring Activity Official (RAO) at a level commensurate with the ultimate approving authority:

(This should be signed by a Requiring Activity Official (RAO) at a level commensurate with the ultimate approving authority:

a. If it does not require USSOCOM Agency Advocate for Competition (AAC) approval, then an RAO commensurate with the Chief of the Contracting Office.)

b. If the AAC or Head of Contracting Activity (HCA) must approve, then the RAO must be an 0-6 or equivalent.

c. If the Senior Procurement Exectutive (SPE) must approve, then the RAO must be at the level of Program Executive Officer, Director, Commander, Chief of Staff, or equivalent.)

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.

11. Fair and Reasonable Cost Determination: (FAR 6.303-2(b)(7))

12. Contracting Officer Certification: (FAR 6.303-2(b)(12)) (This should be signed by a Requiring Activity Official (RAO) at a level commensurate with the ultimate approving authority:

I hereby certify that this J&A is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Limited Sources Justification Under the General Service Administration Federal Supply Schedule Program

1. Agency and Contracting Activity: (FAR 8.405-6(c)(2)(i))

2. Description of Action: (FAR 8.405-6(c)(2)(ii))

3. Description of Supplies/Services: (FAR 8.405-6(c)(2)(iii))

4. Authority Cited Permitting Limited Sources: (FAR 8.405-6(c)(1)(i)) (Identify the citation permitting limited sources. This section is normally the most detailed part of the justification. To assist you in preparing this justification, an introductory sentence for each of the FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i) circumstances for limiting sources are provided below.

5. Efforts/Actions to Increase Competition: (FAR 8.405-6(c)(2)(viii))

6. Market Research: (FAR 8.405-6(c)(2)(vi))

7. Interested Sources:

8. Other Facts Supporting the Justification: (FAR 8.405-6(c)(2)(vii)) (If additional authority(ies) for “Other than full and open competition” applies to this J&A, or a secondary authority, identify the additional statutory authority(ies) permitting other than full and open competition, followed by the FAR citation title and FAR citation. If multiple secondary authorities apply, cite the applicability in order of precedence, i.e., 6.302-2 Unusual and Compelling Urgency then 6.302-1 Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. Select from the list of seven options below and follow with a full explanation of the facts and circumstances applicable to each of the secondary authority(ies) cited.)

9. Technical and Requirements Certification: (FAR 8.405-6(c)(2)(x)) (This should be signed by a Requiring Activity Official (RAO) at a level commensurate with the ultimate approving authority:

(This should be signed by a Requiring Activity Official (RAO) at a level commensurate with the ultimate approving authority:

a. If it does not require USSOCOM Agency Advocate for Competition approval, then an RAO commensurate with the Chief of the Contracting Office.)

b. If the AAC or Head of Contracting Activity (HCA) must approve, then the RAO must be an 0-6 or equivalent.

c. If the Senior Procurement Executive (SPE) must approve, then the RAO must be at the level of Program Executive Officer, Director, Commander, Chief of Staff, or equivalent.)

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.

10. Fair and Reasonable Cost Determination: DFARS 216.505-70(d)(3))

11. Contracting Officer Certification: (FAR 8.405-6(c)(2)(ix)) (This should be signed by a Requiring Activity Official (RAO) at a level commensurate with the ultimate approving authority:

I hereby certify that this J&A is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Simplified Procedures for Sole Source Justification

1. Agency and Contracting Activity:

2. Description of Action: (FAR 6.303-2(b)(2))

3. Description of Supplies/Services: (FAR 6.303-2(b)(3))

4. Authority Cited:

FAR 13.106-1(b)(1):

5. Reason for Authority Cited: (FAR 6.303-2(b)(5))

6. Efforts/Actions to Increase Competition: (FAR 6.303-2(b)(6) & (11))

7. Market Research: (FAR 6.303-2(b)(8))

8. Other Authorities/Factors: (FAR 6.303-2(b)(9)) (If additional authority(ies) for “Other than full and open competition” applies to this J&A, or a secondary authority, identify the additional statutory authority(ies) permitting other than full and open competition, followed by the FAR citation title and FAR citation. If multiple secondary authorities apply, cite the applicability in order of precedence, i.e., 6.302-2 Unusual and Compelling Urgency then 6.302-1 Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. Select from the list of seven options below and follow with a full explanation of the facts and circumstances applicable to each of the secondary authority(ies) cited.)

9. Interested Sources: (FAR 6.303-2(b)(10))

NOTICE 1

Prior to approval, J&As will be screened to identify proprietary data and information exempted from disclosure by 5 U.S.C. 552, Freedom of Information Act, so that the final J&A may be prepared for required posting to FedBizOpps IAW Section 844 of NDAA 2009 as implemented via DPAP Memo, Public Disclosure of Justification and Approval Documents for Noncompetitive Contracts, dated 13 February 2009. J&As shall be posted to FedBizOpps within 14 days unless 10 U.S.C 2304(c)(2), Unusual and Compelling Urgency is cited. In that particular case the J&A will be posted within 30 days.

10. Technical and Requirements Certification:

(This should be signed by a Requiring Activity Official (RAO) at a level commensurate with the ultimate approving authority:

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.

11. Fair and Reasonable Cost Determination: (FAR 6.303-2(b)(7))

12. Contracting Officer Certification:

(This should be signed by a Requiring Activity Official (RAO) at a level commensurate with the ultimate approving authority:

I hereby certify that this J&A is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items Sole Source Justification

1. Agency and Contracting Activity:

2. Description of Action: (FAR 6.303-2(b)(2))

3. Description of Supplies/Services: (FAR 6.303-2(b)(3))

4. Authority Cited:

41 U.S.C. 1901 (or 41 U.S.C. 1903 for Special Emergency Procurement) as implemented by FAR Subpart 13.5:

5. Reason for Authority Cited: (FAR 6.303-2(b)(5))

6. Efforts/Actions to Increase Competition: (FAR 6.303-2(b)(6) & (11))

7. Market Research: (FAR 6.303-2(b)(8))

8. Other Authorities/Factors: (FAR 6.303-2(b)(9)) (If additional authority(ies) for “Other than full and open competition” applies to this J&A, or a secondary authority, identify the additional statutory authority(ies) permitting other than full and open competition, followed by the FAR citation title and FAR citation. If multiple secondary authorities apply, cite the applicability in order of precedence, i.e., 6.302-2 Unusual and Compelling Urgency then 6.302-1 Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. Select from the list of seven options below and follow with a full explanation of the facts and circumstances applicable to each of the secondary authority(ies) cited.)

9. Interested Sources: (FAR 6.303-2(b)(10))

NOTICE 1

Prior to approval, J&As will be screened to identify proprietary data and information exempted from disclosure by 5 U.S.C. 552, Freedom of Information Act, so that the final J&A may be prepared for required posting to FedBizOpps IAW Section 844 of NDAA 2009 as implemented via DPAP Memo, Public Disclosure of Justification and Approval Documents for Noncompetitive Contracts, dated 13 February 2009. J&As shall be posted to FedBizOpps within 14 days unless 10 U.S.C 2304(c)(2), Unusual and Compelling Urgency is cited. In that particular case the J&A will be posted within 30 days.

10. Technical and Requirements Certification:

(This should be signed by a Requiring Activity Official (RAO) at a level commensurate with the ultimate approving authority:

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.

11. Fair and Reasonable Cost Determination: (FAR 6.303-2(b)(7))

12. Contracting Officer Certification:

(This should be signed by a Requiring Activity Official (RAO) at a level commensurate with the ultimate approving authority:

I hereby certify that this J&A is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Fair Opportunity Exception

1. Agency and Contracting Activity: (FAR 16.505(b)(2)(ii)(B)(1))

2. Description of Action: (FAR 16.505(b)(2)(ii)(B)(3))

3. Description of Supplies/Services: (FAR 16.505(b)(2)(ii)(B)(2))

4. Authority Cited Permitting Fair Opportunity Exception and Rationale: (FAR 16.505(b)(2)(ii)(B)(4))

5. Efforts/Actions to Increase Competition: (FAR 16.505(b)(2)(ii)(B)(7))

6. Market Research: (FAR 8.405-6(c)(2)(vi))

7. Interested Sources:

8. Other Facts Supporting the Justification: (FAR 16.505(b)(2)(ii)(B)(6)) (If additional authority(ies) for “Other than full and open competition” applies to this J&A, or a secondary authority, identify the additional statutory authority(ies) permitting other than full and open competition, followed by the FAR citation title and FAR citation. If multiple secondary authorities apply, cite the applicability in order of precedence, i.e., 6.302-2 Unusual and Compelling Urgency then 6.302-1 Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. Select from the list of seven options below and follow with a full explanation of the facts and circumstances applicable to each of the secondary authority(ies) cited.)

9. Technical and Requirements Certification: (FAR 16.505(b)(2)(ii)(B)(9)) (This should be signed by a Requiring Activity Official (RAO) at a level commensurate with the ultimate approving authority:

(This should be signed by a Requiring Activity Official (RAO) at a level commensurate with the ultimate approving authority:

a. If it does not require USSOCOM Agency Advocate for Competition approval, then an RAO commensurate with the Chief of the Contracting Office.)

b. If the AAC or Head of Contracting Activity (HCA) must approve, then the RAO must be an 0-6 or equivalent.

c. If the Senior Procurement Executive (SPE) must approve, then the RAO must be at the level of Program Executive Officer, Director, Commander, Chief of Staff, or equivalent.)

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.

10. Fair and Reasonable Cost Determination: (FAR 16.505(b)(2)(ii)(B)(5))

11. Contracting Officer Certification: (FAR 16.505(b)(2)(ii)(B)(8)) (This should be signed by a Requiring Activity Official (RAO) at a level commensurate with the ultimate approving authority:

I hereby certify that this J&A is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

HCD/FCO Review: (SOFARS 5601-1) (This should be signed by a Requiring Activity Official (RAO) at a level commensurate with the ultimate approving authority:

I have reviewed this document and find the J&A adequate to support other than full and open competition:

Legal Review: (SOFARS 5601-1) (This should be signed by a Requiring Activity Official (RAO) at a level commensurate with the ultimate approving authority:

I have reviewed this document and find the J&A legally sufficient to support other than full and open competition:

SOF AT&L-KM/KX/KB Review: (SOFARS 5601-1) (This should be signed by a Requiring Activity Official (RAO) at a level commensurate with the ultimate approving authority:

I have reviewed this document and find the J&A adequate to support other than full and open competition:

N01C/N01C-D Review: (SOFARS 5601-1) (This should be signed by a Requiring Activity Official (RAO) at a level commensurate with the ultimate approving authority:

I have reviewed this document and find the J&A adequate to support other than full and open competition:

ACC Review: (SOFARS 5601-1) (This should be signed by a Requiring Activity Official (RAO) at a level commensurate with the ultimate approving authority:

I have reviewed this document and find the J&A adequate to support other than full and open competition:

DOP Review: (SOFARS 5601-1) (This should be signed by a Requiring Activity Official (RAO) at a level commensurate with the ultimate approving authority:

I have reviewed this document and find the J&A adequate to support other than full and open competition:

Procuring Activity Authority for Competition (PAAC) Approval: (SOFARS 5601-1) (This should be signed by a Requiring Activity Official (RAO) at a level commensurate with the ultimate approving authority:

I have reviewed this document and find the J&A adequate to support other than full and open competition:

Agency Advocate for Competition (ACC) Approval: (If over Procuring Activity Authority for Competition Authority (PAAC), [see SOFARS 5601-1 for your component's approval authorities], up to $13.5M. Note AAC must also sign above $13.5M. (SOFARS 5601-1) (This should be signed by a Requiring Activity Official (RAO) at a level commensurate with the ultimate approving authority:

I have reviewed this document and find the J&A adequate to support other than full and open competition.

Head of Contracting Authority (HCA) Approval: Over $13.5M to $93M (This should be signed by a Requiring Activity Official (RAO) at a level commensurate with the ultimate approving authority:

Senior Procurement Executive (SPE) Approval: Over $93M or Bridging Action (any dollar value) (This should be signed by a Requiring Activity Official (RAO) at a level commensurate with the ultimate approving authority:

HCA FAR 6.302-2 Approval: (Required when performance exceeds 12 months, regardless of contract amount) (This should be signed by a Requiring Activity Official (RAO) at a level commensurate with the ultimate approving authority:

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400 Rifle Range Road Stone Bay, Camp Lejeune, NC 28460

Section1CActivityText: MARSOC G4 Contracting

Product is brand-name or equal to the Super Antenna MP1LXMAX package.

(NOTE: Agencies shall request offers from as many potential sources as is practicable under the circumstances, otherwise FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements, must be cited and justified in Section 8, Other Facts.)

(For guidance, the three authorities used most often are cited in the following general order of precedence: (1) FAR 6.302-6 - National Security; (2) FAR 6.302-2 - Unusual and Compelling Urgency; and (3) FAR 6.302-1 - Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. For example, if all three were to apply to a given procurement, FAR 6.302-6 - National Security would be cited here and the remaining two would be cited in order or precedence in Section 8, Other Facts.)

Section5Text: Market research reveled only one company/veterinarian hospital that was capable of performing this surgery and SAM registered. The SAM website was searched using the veterinarian services NACIS code of 541940. The search was limited by location to include states within driving range such as MD, VA, NC, and SC. After calling all SAM registered companies/veterinarians in these states and with this NACIS code only one was capable of performing this surgery. MPC Lady is unable to train and exercise until this training is complete. If we delay this procedure we run the risk of losing a top performing canine used for MARSOC Operations.

Section5Text: (a) Address why the proposed acquisition MUST be accomplished through a sole source solution, and why the authority in paragraph 4 applies. Provide a well-reasoned, detailed discussion of the rationale that will make it crystal clear to someone who has never heard of your organization or your requirement to substantiate why full and open competition cannot be used for this procurement. If applicable, identify the proposed or potential contractor(s) and include a discussion of the proposed contractor's unique qualifications for fulfilling the contract requirements.

If urgency is the determined basis:

(If the authority FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements, is cited for a follow-on acquisition, include the estimate of the cost to the Government that would be duplicated and how the estimate was derived. NOTE: The inability of more than one contractor to meet the required delivery schedule would be justified under this authority. NOTE: If the J&A is for a bridge action, explain the rationale for issuing a bridge action (e.g. protest, inadequate planning, emerging technology, etc…), and the rationale for the length of the bridge action.)

(NOTE: Agencies shall request offers from as many potential sources as is practicable under the circumstances, otherwise FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements, must be cited and justified in Section 8, Other Facts.)

(For guidance, the three authorities used most often are cited in the following general order of precedence: (1) FAR 6.302-6 - National Security; (2) FAR 6.302-2 - Unusual and Compelling Urgency; and (3) FAR 6.302-1 - Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. For example, if all three were to apply to a given procurement, FAR 6.302-6 - National Security would be cited here and the remaining two would be cited in order or precedence in Section 8, Other Facts.)

Section5Text6_302-2: (Describe how this action requires the use of the authority cited. If applicable, identify the proposed or potential contractor(s), and include a discussion of the proposed contractors’ unique qualifications for fulfilling the contract requirements. Note, only the one authority cited above may be addressed here, if more than one authority applies, cite and discuss the basis for use of them in Section 8, Other Facts.)

(If the authority FAR 6.302-2, Unusual and Compelling Urgency, is cited, include the required delivery schedule and lead-time involved as well as the discussion of the serious injury to the Government, e.g., loss of life, mission failure, etc., which would result if award of a contract is delayed. NOTE: USSOCOM is required to request offers from as many potential sources as is practicable under the circumstances, otherwise FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements, must be cited and justified in Section 8, Other Facts.)

(NOTE: Agencies shall request offers from as many potential sources as is practicable under the circumstances, otherwise FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements, must be cited and justified in Section 8, Other Facts.)

(For guidance, the three authorities used most often are cited in the following general order of precedence: (1) FAR 6.302-6 - National Security; (2) FAR 6.302-2 - Unusual and Compelling Urgency; and (3) FAR 6.302-1 - Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. For example, if all three were to apply to a given procurement, FAR 6.302-6 - National Security would be cited here and the remaining two would be cited in order or precedence in Section 8, Other Facts.)

Section5Text6_302-6: (Describe how this action requires the use of the authority cited. If applicable, identify the proposed or potential contractor(s), and include a discussion of the proposed contractors’ unique qualifications for fulfilling the contract requirements. Note, only the one authority cited above may be addressed here, if more than one authority applies, cite and discuss the basis for use of them in Section 8, Other Facts.)

(If the authority FAR 6.302-6, National Security, is cited, outline how disclosure of the Government’s needs would compromise the national security; the explanation should result in the J&A document being classified. When FAR 6.302-6, National Security, is cited, requiring activities should address program protection requirements as it relates to the Acquisition Strategy; relationship with the vendor, Procurement Vehicle (to include logistics tail); and Finance (payments/systems used, etc.). At a minimum, address the following elements related to the aforementioned areas:

What needs to be protected, Why it needs to be protected, At what level, and How will the information be protected)

(NOTE: Agencies shall request offers from as many potential sources as is practicable under the circumstances, otherwise FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements, must be cited and justified in Section 8, Other Facts.)

(For guidance, the three authorities used most often are cited in the following general order of precedence: (1) FAR 6.302-6 - National Security; (2) FAR 6.302-2 - Unusual and Compelling Urgency; and (3) FAR 6.302-1 - Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. For example, if all three were to apply to a given procurement, FAR 6.302-6 - National Security would be cited here and the remaining two would be cited in order or precedence in Section 8, Other Facts.)

(Note: Make affirmative statement that the Technical Industrial Liaison Office (TILO) and Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) databases were reviewed as a part of this market research. State the results of this review in the market research narrative.)

(Note: The Use of a chart to depict salient requirements and the ability or inability of prospective offerors to meet these requirements is a useful tool in encapsulating the results of the market research when combined with a narrative explanation.)

(In addition to completing the information above, state the acquisition history. Describe efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as is practicable. Also include efforts to procure data rights to ensure future procurements are competitive, or explain why data rights cannot or should not be procured, i.e., excessive costs quoted by the prospective contractor.)

(Note: IAW DFARS 206.304(a)(4)(S-70), for non-competitive follow-on acquisitions previously awarded on a non-competitive basis citing the authority at FAR 6.302-1, follow the procedures at DFARS PGI 206.304(a)(S-70)).

(Include any actions to remove or overcome barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisition takes place.

Section6Text: (Describe the extent and the results of the market research (FAR Part 10) conducted to identify qualified sources. Research must have been conducted within the past 6 months and be available in written form within the official contract file. The Desktop Contracting Guide template, Market Research Report is an excellent tool.)

(Note: Make affirmative statement that the Technical Industrial Liaison Office (TILO) and Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) databases were reviewed as a part of this market research. State the results of this review in the market research narrative.)

(Note: The Use of a chart to depict salient requirements and the ability or inability of prospective offerors to meet these requirements is a useful tool in encapsulating the results of the market research when combined with a narrative explanation.)

Section6TextBridge: A presolicitation notice was or will be publicized as required by FAR 5.2. If a notice will not be or was not publicized, the exception cited under FAR 5.202(a)(1) through (13) was:

(In addition to completing the information above, state the acquisition history. Describe efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as is practicable. Also include efforts to procure data rights to ensure future procurements are competitive, or explain why data rights cannot or should not be procured, i.e., excessive costs quoted by the prospective contractor.)

(Note: IAW DFARS 206.304(a)(4)(S-70), for non-competitive follow-on acquisitions previously awarded on a non-competitive basis citing the authority at FAR 6.302-1, follow the procedures at DFARS PGI 206.304(a)(S-70)).

(Include any actions to remove or overcome barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisition takes place. For bridge actions, include any actions taken to avoid future bridge actions.)

Section6TextBridge: A presolicitation notice was or will be publicized as required by FAR 5.2. If a notice will not be or was not publicized, the exception cited under FAR 5.202(a)(1) through (13) was:

(In addition to completing the information above, state the acquisition history. Describe efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as is practicable. Also include efforts to procure data rights to ensure future procurements are competitive, or explain why data rights cannot or should not be procured, i.e., excessive costs quoted by the prospective contractor.)

(Note: IAW DFARS 206.304(a)(4)(S-70), for non-competitive follow-on acquisitions previously awarded on a non-competitive basis citing the authority at FAR 6.302-1, follow the procedures at DFARS PGI 206.304(a)(S-70)).

(Include any actions to remove or overcome barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisition takes place.