Justification_for_Other_Than_Full_and_Open_Competition_cereal food.pdf

KCCO/PD/Hurricane Sandy 11/8/2012

Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)/Farm Service Agency (FSA)

Kansas City Commodity Office (KCCO)/Procurement Division (PD)

AGAR No. 106 issued 11/2/2012 calls for the emergency acquisition flexibilities in FAR 18.201and 18.203 and FAR 26.2 to be applied to purchases associated with Hurricane Sandy Relief efforts.

Per FAR 18.110 offers were solicited from a single source and contracts awarded based on the quotes provided. The justification and approval below comply with requirements of FAR 6.303-2

Description of Action Being Approved

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service had a requirement to procure food assistance items as part of the relief efforts associated with Hurricane Sandy.

Description of supply/service required

- I/T-001— Baby Food - Stage 2: 672 Jars

- I/T-002— Baby Cereal: 40 Boxes

Statutory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition:

FAR 6.302-2 Unusual and compelling urgency

Demonstration of Proposed Contractor’s Unique Qualifications:

The contractor was able to deliver all the products identified above within 48 hours of receipt of the order. The contractor had inventory available to meet demand and was geographically advantageous to meet the needs of the agency during the declared disaster.

Description of Effort Made to Ensure Competition:

See FAR 18.110 Soliciting from a single source.

Description of effort made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources:

Determination by Contracting Officer that anticipated cost(s) to the Government will be fair and reasonable:

Prices were compared to online retail published prices for like products and all prices were determined to be fair and reasonable.

Description of Market Research Conducted:

KCCO/PD/Hurricane Sandy 11/8/2012

Other Facts:

A statement of action(s) the agency has taken to remove or overcome barriers to competition:

Certifications:

I certify that the information contained in this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

William Lang, Branch Chief Date Dairy and MultiFood Branch

Contracting Officer’s Determination:

Based upon the information provided above and my own independent judgment, I hereby determine that the forgoing is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and the anticipated cost was fair and reasonable.

Hilary Cole Date Contracting Officer Farm Service Agency Kansas City Commodity Office Procurement Division