PR15237863_Sole Source.pdf

*Only required when the justification is under the authority of FAR 6.302-6 and DOSAR 606.302-6, National Security. Reference DOSAR 606.302-6(c)(l) for the appropriate signatory authority and for additional information that must be included in the justification when using this statutory authority.

10. A listing of 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. Specialized nature of the work (instead of unavailability of other sources)

CERTIFICATIONS

I certify that this justification is accurate and contains complete data necessary to support the recommendation for other than full and open competition.

Date Name

Title

Requirements Office

I certify that this submission is accurate, and that it contatfiT^mplete information necessary to enable other officials to make an informed/recommendation for approval or disapproval.

it' Date Contracting Officer

I certify that the national security concerns of the referenced acquisition(s) meet the criteria set forth in Executive Order 12958 and FAR 6.302-6.*

Date Name

Chief, Controls Division

Office of Intelligence Liaison Directorate for Coordination

Bureau of Intelligence and Research

Or

Name

Chief, Information Security Program Division

Office of Information Security Technology

Bureau of Diplomatic Security

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION (OVERSEAS CONTRACTING ACTIVITIES)

I recommend that Embassy Colombo use other than full and open Competition for the acquisition of MCAC and SCAC outer gate class B mishap repairs for sum of S113,274.12.

1.

Nature and/or description of the action being approved MCAC and SCAC outer gate class B mishap repairs

2.

A description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency’s needs. Urgent repairs for MCAC and SCAC outer gate class B mishap

3.

An identification of the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition. FAR 6.302-1 only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The vendor is the only reputable source available now. Due to the critical nature of this job and the associated security risks, it is a compelling urgency requirement. The gates are highly customized to meet security concerns onsite, and it is essential to restore the gates to operation.

4.

A demonstration that the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications or the nature of the acquisition requires use of the authority cited (for sole source acquisitions; also required for unusual and compelling urgency where more than one offer will not be solicited). TYMETAL CORP is the only reputable service provider available and was able to cater to the unique requirements of the embassy.

5.

A description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as is practicable. The description should include whether a

FedBizOpps notice was or will be publicized, as required by FAR 5.2, and if not, which exception under FAR 5.202 applies (e.g., blanket waiver provided in DOSAR

605.202-70). No other vendor was found locally

6.

A determination by the Contracting Officer that the anticipated cost to the

Government will be fair and reasonable Market price offered.

7.

A description of the market survey conducted and the results or a statement of the reasons a market survey was not conducted. The vendor is the only service provider available and has the ability to perform the required service. There are no alternative options available due to compelling urgency.

8.

Any other facts supporting the use of other than full and open competition. None9.