M04 Justification and Approval_FMSS FAR 6.302-1- signed_Redacted.pdf

WHS-2024-1459

JUSTIFICATION FOR

OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

UNDER FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION FAR SUBPART 6.3

1. AGENCY AND CONTRACTING ACTIVITY: The Department of Defense, Washington Headquarters Services, Acquisition Directorate (WHS/AD) on behalf of the Department of Defense Office Inspector General (DoD OIG).

2. DESCRIPTION OF ACTION: The purpose of this action is to incorporate the use of FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, and extend the term of contract HQ003423P0134 for an additional six months. On September 22, 2022, the Government awarded e a firm-fixed-price (FFP) contract for one 12-month Base Period and one 12-month Option Period to Kadiak, LLC (Kadiak) as a sole source 8(a) direct award. The current contract ends September 25, 2024. The approval of the use of a FAR 52.217-8 extension will prevent a lapse in service and ensure continuity of operations, while a new requirement is competed. Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Operation and Maintenance (O&M) funds in the amount of are available to cover the procurement action.

3. DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES: The contractor shall provide project management support for OIG projects. The contractor shall manage projects as the primary or alternate project manager ensuring project goals and constraints are met, and deliverables are complete. The contractor will conduct projects in accordance with Project Management Institute and OIG project processes and provide input on project process improvement. The contractor shall provide financial management support to the OIG Financial Management Office (FMO) and components to assist with planning, programming, and budget execution of the OIG appropriations. They shall assist in the development of the OIG Program Objective Memorandum (POM), Budget Estimate Submission (BES), and President's Budget (PB) processes.

The Base and Option Periods of Performance (PoP) for this contract action are as follows:

ACQUISITION

DIRECTORATE

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES

4800 MARK CENTER DRIVE

ALEXANDRIA, VA 22350-2900

Officer determines that the anticipated prices will be fair and reasonable by using the techniques described in FAR 15.404-1(b) to ensure award will be made at a fair and reasonable price. Fair and reasonable price data was easily accessible through historical contract pricing. No certified cost and pricing data will be obtained.

8. MARKET RESEARCH: Market Research was conducted through a review of historical acquisition information. A search of vendors was also conducted at the Small Business Administration (SBA) - Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) and identified potential small business with these capabilities. The DoDIG reviewed the respective technical capability statements. Based upon the Market Research conducted, it is recommended that the services be procured as an 8(a) direct award. However, Kadiak has graduated out of the 8(a) Business Development program under the 541990 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement and is ineligible to receive the resultant award.

9. ANY OTHER FACTS SUPPORTING THE USE OF SOLE SOURCE: None

10. INTERESTED SOURCES: Pursuant to FAR 5.201(b), notice of the proposed award is required. WHS/AD will post a “Notice of Intent to Sole Source” to the Government Point of Entry (GPE) prior to its release. In accordance with 10 U.S.C 2304(I)(1)(A), as implemented by FAR 6.305, the approved justification will be made publicly available at the GPE, www.sam.gov.

11. ACTIONS TO INCREASE COMPETITION:

Is this acquisition for a non-competitive follow-on acquisition previously awarded on a non-competitive basis?

Yes. A copy of the previous justification is attached. The actions to remove any barriers to competition cited on the previous justification were were not completed.

No. The original acquisition was conducted on a competitive basis.

Not Applicable. This is a new requirement.

CERTIFICATION

I, hereby, certify that the supporting data under my cognizance included in this justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.