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SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS PROCEDURES (SAP)

Pursuant to FAR Part 6.302-1(a)(iii)(A)

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

SOLICITATIONS MAY BE LIMITED TO ONE SOURCE ONLY IF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER DETERMINES THAT ONLY ONE SOURCE IS REASONABLY AVAILABLE. THIS DETERMINATION MUST BE SUPPORTED WITH FULL JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE FROM THE CUSTOMER. WHEN THE CUSTOMER DESCRIBES AN ITEM WITH A PURCHASE DESCRIPTION WHICH LIMITS THE AVAILABILITY TO ONE SOURCE, THE JUSTIFICATION MUST EXPLAIN WHY THE ITEM IS THE ONLY ONE THAT WILL MEET THE GOVERNMENT’S REQUIREMENT. STATEMENTS SUCH AS "ONLY KNOWN SOURCE" OR "ONLY SOURCE WHICH CAN MEET THE REQUIRED DELIVERY DATE" ARE INADEQUATE TO SUPPORT A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE. THE CUSTOMER SHALL PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

1. REQUISITION NUMBER: RQ-35-13-000229

2. ESTIMATED AMOUNT (OVER $3,000 BUT NOT EXCEEDING $100,000):

$78,000.00

3. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED AND THE INTENDED USE:

The contractor will provide consulting services to the TPD 7 Delphi Pension Plan Processing team on behalf of the six Delphi plans. The contractor will provide historical knowledge of the Plans and research of participant-related issues. These services will assist the PBGC Delphi team in the administration of the plan and in determination of pension eligibility and the calculation of benefits for plan participants for the plan valuations.

4. A DESCRIPTION OF THE MARKET RESEARCH CONDUCTED AND RESULTS; OR REASON MARKET RESEARCH WAS NOT CONDUCTED:

Based on BAPD’s knowledge of the market industry for this type of service, market research was not conducted because the contractor has the detailed, historical knowledge of the Delphi plans which BAPD requires for the purpose of this contract. Only individuals who were previously performing pension activities for the Delphi Plans can provide the services we require. (Also see #5 below.) Procurement will post a Special Notice of Intent to Award on Federal Business Opportunities.gov.

5. UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THAT LIMIT AVAILABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE, WITH THE REASON NO OTHER SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED:

The contractor worked for Delphi for almost 40 years. His last position with the company was as the Director of Pension and Welfare Benefit Plans. The contractor’s familiarity with the plans’ provisions, past practices, history of the plan and its application to various groups of employees is invaluable to BAPD.

6. REASON THAT SUGGESTED SOURCE IS THE ONLY SOURCE WHICH CAN PROVIDE THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES:

The Delphi plans are very complex in their provisions and the calculation of the pension benefits they provide. The contractor has the knowledge and experience needed to provide the services requested in this contract and it is more logical for PBGC to award the contract him as the contractor for this service. (Also see #5 above.)