JOFOC - SAM.pdf

SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION, (JOFOC)

ACQUITISION OF HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS

1. I recommend that the Embassy of the United States of America in Kyiv, Ukraine, use other than full and open competition for the acquisition of hotel rooms for Embassy Kyiv.

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

Due to the deteriorated security situation in Ukraine, the US Government is assisting Embassy Kyiv in providing lodging and meeting space. This contract is for sleeping and meeting rooms in support of various needs, operations, programs, and meetings.

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

Rental of sleeping and conference rooms.

4. An identificaiton of the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition.

41 USC 253(c)(2), FAR 6.302-2, Unusual and Compelling Urgency.

5. A demonstration that the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications or the nature of the acquisition requires use of the authority cited.

The vendor has been selected because of the availability of rooms, parking spaces, and meeting rooms during the period of performance. In addition, this property meets the security requirements.

6. A description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as is practicable.

Other vendors were reviewed, but did not meet the vacant rooms, parking spaces, and meeting room requirements.

SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED

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

The anticipated cost to the Government is fair and reasonable because it is within lodging and M&IE per diem rates, and comparable to other similar solutions.

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

See #6

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

This is a urgent and compeling situation requiring immediate action.

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

This J&A for other than full and open competition will be published in accordance with FAR Section 6.305. However, the posting will be generic in nature i.e. no specifics like names thereby protecting the identity of involved customer and employees alike.

CERTIFICATIONS

I certify that the information in this justification is accurate and contains complete data necessary to support the recommendation for other than full and open competition to the best of my knowledge and belief.

DATE: March 17, 2022