Justification and Approval Sole Source O M at PB SIGNED 08 06 2024.pdf

5. A Demonstration that the Proposed Contractor’s Unique Qualifications or the Nature of the

Acquisition Requires Use of the Authority Cited: The vendor selected for this service contract will be Dellew

Corporation (Dellew), the current contractor. As the incumbent contractor, Dellew has satisfactorily performed the requirements of the operations and maintenance services, based on the current contract.

6. A description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as is practicable, including whether a notice was or will be publicized as required by FAR subpart 5.2 and, if not, which exception under 5.202 applies: Pursuant to FAR 5.202(a)(2) Acquisition Alternatives: Feasible acquisition alternatives are not considered, for the reason that the Government would be seriously injured unless the agency is permitted to limit the number of sources due to the urgent and compelling need for the operations and maintenance services to facilitate building operations for its tenants and public access. This authority shall be supported by the written justifications and approvals and publicize a notice to the GPE.

7. A determination by the contracting officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable: The contracting officer determines that the anticipated prices will be fair and reasonable based on the current market estimate for the same full services. This amount is supported by the Independent

Government Estimate (IGE) from the solicitation and current contract pricing of the operations and maintenance contract.

8. A description of the market research conducted and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted: Market research was not conducted due to the urgent and compelling need and time constraints to ensure continuity of the required operations and maintenance services as a result of the unanticipated pre-solicitation review delays and posting of the solicitation for the new 5 year contract.

9. Any other facts supporting the use of other than full and open competition: None.

10. A listing of the sources, if any, that expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition: None.

11. 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: None.

Certification

12. The contracting officer’s certification that the justification is accurate and complete to the best of the contracting officer’s knowledge and belief: I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Signature Date

TANIA RAMSAY, Contracting Officer

Docusign Envelope ID: E9584148-02B8-43A6-B80C-080A14920B89

7/17/2024

13. Technical/Requirement Certification. I justify 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.

Signature Date

JASON GALBRAITH, Operations & Maintenance

Mechanical/ Industrial (SME)

Reviews and Approvals

I have reviewed this justification and find it to be accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

ERIK MEYER, Section Chief, Building Services Branch Date:

SARAH CONNOR, Acting Branch Chief, Building Services Branch Date:

Date:EMMA COCKS, Acting Acquisition Management Division Director

AMANDA SWEENEY, Competition Advocate Date:

NEERAJ KUMAR, Regional Counsel Date:

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