KO Determination - Limiting Competition under SAT (JA) - redacted.pdf

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D FAR 6.305(f) D FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(iii)(A)

D FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(iii)(B)

D FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(iii)(C) D FAR 16.505(a)(4)(iii)(C)

Control No: LRL-FY22-15

1. 7. Market Research: Market research was performed to find the Slingmax Dealers surrounding the area of contract performance. 36 dealers with multiple locations were found in the U.S. These slings can be shipped easily by truck, so there is no need to limit competition by the distance from the delivery point.

8. Other Facts: Competition is increased by not sole sourcing directly to Slingmax Inc.

itself. Slingmax Inc. dealer networks provide: factory trained technicians and Slingmax proprietary materials that meet the needs of ASME B30.9.

9. Technical/Requirements Certification: 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.

Project Engineer Date

10. Contracting Officer Certification/Approval:

I hereby determine that the anticipated cost or price to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable based upon FAR 13.106-3(a)(2)(vi) on analysis of the Independent Government Estimate.

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that completing this purchase as a sole source is in the best interest of the Government. Additionally, I approve this justification to limit competition subject to the availability of funds and provided that the services or supplies herein described have otherwise been authorized for acquisition.

Contracting Officer Date