JOFOC POR Gardening 2026-2027.pdf

Reference DOSAR 606.303-2

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

(OVERSEAS CONTRACTING ACTIVITIES)

1. I recommend that US CONSULATE GENERAL MERIDA use CESAR ISIDRO DAVILA TERAN other than full and open competition for the acquisition of lawn maintenance services for the Principal Officer’s Residence in Merida. The estimated cost is $40,516.00 USD.

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

Gardening, Groundskeeping, Lawn Care Services for Principal Officer's Residence (P-98) Calle 33 # 378-A x 6 Montebello, Merida). Includes supplies, materials, equipment, tools and labor.

3. A description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency’s needs.

Landscaping services for real property located at 33 # 378 A, por 6, Colonia Montebello, Merida, Yucatan, Mexico 97113.

The Contractor will perform landscaping services in all designated spaces. The property consists of one large parcel of land known as the Principal Officer’s Residence (POR).

Maintenance and appearance of the grass, shrubbery, garden areas, trees, plants, flowers, and related landscape elements. The contractor will perform complete landscaping services in order to make the property look governmental and representational.

4. An identification of the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition. For example: 41 USC 253(c)(1), FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements; or 41 USC 253(c)(2), FAR 6.302-2, Unusual and compelling urgency.

41 USC 253(c)(2), FAR 6.302-2, Unusual and compelling urgency.

Image of a US government facility. Lack of contractors who accept the US government purchasing terms, payment times and conditions. Lack of RSO resources to perform security background investigations of new contractors.

Post RSO, FAC, GSO are understaffed and overwhelmed with the new facility, the hiring freeze, managing numerous preventive maintenance actions for critical building systems in order to maintain warranty compliance. Post cannot afford to lose the security certification of the current gardening staff for work inside the POR.

1. A demonstration that the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications or the nature of the acquisition requires use of the authority cited (for sole source acquisitions; also required for unusual and compelling urgency where more than one offer will not be solicited).

The contractor has a solid past performance and access to the required equipment, experience and knowledge.

Contractor has provided all requested information. Contractor price is reasonable.

2. A description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as is practicable. The description should include whether a FedBizOps notice was or will be publicized, as required by FAR 5.2, and if not, which exception under FAR 5.202 applies (e.g., blanket waiver provided in DOSAR 605.202-70).

Other contractor quotes are two times more expensive

3. A determination by the Contracting Officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

I have determined the cost to be fair and reasonable.

4. A description of the market survey conducted and the results or a statement of the reasona market survey was not conducted.

5. Any other facts supporting the use of other than full and open competition.

None

6. A listing of sources, if any, that expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition.

7. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services required.

CERTIFICATIONS

I certify that this justification is accurate and contains complete data necessary to support the recommendation for other than full and open competition.

Date Mickey Ding, Management Officer

I certify that this submission is accurate, and that it contains complete information necessary to enable other officials to make an informed recommendation for approval or disapproval.

Date Mickey Ding. Contracting Officer

09/14/2026 21:11 GMT

Ding, Michael (DingMH@state.gov)

09/14/2026 21:11 GMT

Ding, Michael (DingMH@state.gov)