JOFOC_Uniforms_INL_Jerusalem_SAM.pdf

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL FOR OTHER THAN

FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

FAR Part 6.302

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity:

On behalf of the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement, U.S. Embassy Jerusalem, Israel, the Office of Acquisition Management, Regional Procurement Support Officer Frankfurt(A/OPE/AQM/IP/RPSOFR) is conducting this acquisition of other than full and open competition for nine thousand two hundred and fifty (9250) Men’s Prison Grade Uniforms, seven hundred and fifty (750) Women’s Prison Grade Uniforms and five thousand (5000) Prison Grade Shoes to be provided to the Palestinian Security Forces (PASF). The total cost is $492,750.00.

2. The nature and/or description of the action being approved.

Award of a purchase order for the supply and delivery of nine thousand two hundred and fifty (9250) Men’s Prison Grade Uniforms, seven hundred and fifty (750) Women’s Prison Grade Uniforms and five thousand (5000) Prison Grade Shoes to be provided to the Palestinian Security Forces.

3. A description of the supplies or services required to meet the Department’s needs.

The requirement is to provide nine thousand two hundred and fifty (9250) Men’s Prison Grade Uniforms, seven hundred and fifty (750) Women’s Prison Grade Uniforms and five thousand (5000) Prison Grade Shoes to be provided to the Palestinian Security Forces. INL Jerusalem is under the DOS Office of Palestinian Affairs (OPA). INL has been tasked with supplying prison uniforms for the PA/ Corrections Division.

4. An identification of the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition:

This acquisition is conducted under the authority 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(2) as implemented by FAR6.3, and substantiated by the following regulatory authority:

FAR 6.302-2 Unusual and compelling urgency: An unusual and compelling urgency precludes full and open competition.

5. A demonstration that the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications or the nature of the action require use of the authority cited.

The Corrections Department has an immediate need for uniforms. The proposed contractor “Sector Security” is the sole contractor with active SAM registration and located in the West Bank. Importing through the Government of Israel (GOI) will require months of additional transit time and approvals due to the current circumstances.

6. A description of the efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as is practicable, include whether a notice was or will be publicized as required by Subpart 5.2 and, if not, which exception under 5.202 applies.

Three local vendors have been contacted to provide quotes as follows:

Suvoy Plus - Total cost: USD 461,000.00 (not SAM registered)

Toolex – Total cost: USD 492,750.00 (not Sam registered)

Sector Security – Total cost: USD 492,750.00 (SAM registered)

This Justification will be posted SAM.gov in accordance with FAR 6.305 (a) within 30 days after contract award.

7. A determination by the contracting officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable

The Contracting Officer has determined that the anticipated cost to the Government is fair and reasonable.

8. A description of the market research conducted (per FAR Part 10) and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted.

Market research conducted through the internet and telephone calls. The results of the market research identified there local vendors from which bids were received as indicated under above under point bullet No.6. Sourcing outside the PA/West Bank would add additional months to the processing. Due to the conflict transit through Israeli Ports is extremely slow.

9. Any other facts supporting the use of other than full and open competition such as:

Donations of equipment for the PASF need to be approved by State of Israel Ministry of Defense (MOD). Since the vendor is located in the West Bank, MOD approval is not required.

10. A listing of the sources, if any, that expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition.

N/A

11. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services required. Include a statement that this J&A for other than full and open competition will be published on SAM.gov in accordance with FAR Section 6.305

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