NonCompetitive.pdf

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NON COMPETITIVE MEMORANDUM

FOR SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION ACTIONS

IAW FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)

1. REQUIRING AGENCY - DOJ/Bureau of Prisons, FCC Hazelton

2. NATURE/DESCRIPTION OF ACTION BEING APPROVED - Urgent acquisition, FAR 6.302-2

3. DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED TO MEET THE AGENCY'S NEEDS Agency requires computer software upgrade to allow SMS computer in USP Control to run on Version 10 for installation of 1 master switch to close/open all slider doors at once for a safety and security of FCC Hazelton. Estimated value of requirement is $21,200.00.

4. IDENTIFICATION OF STATUTORY AUTHORITY PERMITTING OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION -41 U.S.C. 253; 41 U.S.C. 1901(e)

5. DEMONSTRATION THAT THE PROPOSED CONTRACTOR'S UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS OR THE

NATURE OF THE ACQUISITION REQUIRES USE OF THE AUTHORITY CITED:

Corvinus Goup LLC is familiar with BOP practices and has install OMRON Programmable Logic Controllers at several other Federal Correctional Complexes for the BOP across the county. The vendor can complete the job immediately. The vendor does not have any exclusions or debt noted in SAM.gov and is eligible for award as a small business.

6. DESCRIPTION OF EFFORTS MADE TO ENSURE THAT OFFERS ARE SOLICITED FROM AS MANY

POTENTIAL SOURCES AS PRACTICABLE:

Competition was limited due to the update and installation of the switch needed immediately to maintain the safety and security of the institution. In FAR 6.302-2, Unusual and Compelling Urgency. An unusual and compelling urgency precludes ful l and open competition and delay of a contract award would result in serious injury, financial or other, to the Government if the agency complies with the time periods specified in FAR 5.203. Therefore, due to the urgent nature of this procurement action, a synopsis notice was not required.

CONTRACTING OFFICER'S CERTIFICATION

I certify this justification is accurate and complete to the best of knowledge and belief.

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