S_A12_FBO_CAA_Natural_Gas_Utility.pdf

There were no other sources which expressed an interest in this acquisition or that would be able to provide the service to meet the minimum requirements of the government.

(11) A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services required:

At the present time, full and open competition is not available for this requisition. A GSA area-wide or single-point contract is currently not available, pursuant to FAR Part 41. Contracting staff continue to conduct appropriate market research to determine if sources capable of satisfying the agency’s requirement exist. Natural Gas service provided by Arapaho Communication to USP

Canaan near Waymart, PA, was under contract JX00c-407 from the time of initial facility construction until the contract expired in

December 2010. The Facilities Manager has prepared and submitted a RCA package to the Field Acquisition Office for the

Natural Gas requirements for USP Canaan. If another potential source emerges, the agency will assess whether competition for future requirements is feasible. USP Canaan will continue to monitor the trends in the utility industry to seek competition or sources that may be able to meet the minimum needs of the government and its utility requirements. Should opportunities arise in the future USP Canaan will take appropriate action.

(12) Contracting Officer’s Certification:

I hereby certify that this request for Justification and Approval of Other Than Full and Open Competition is made in good faith, that the supporting data and information are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that I would not be making this request if it were feasible to fully compete this requirement. I further certify that this request is not the result of lack of advance planning or a desire to expend funds while those funds are still available.

//SIGNED\\ _10/24/2016

Dennis Dempsey, Contract Specialist Date

Field Acquisition Office

I hereby certify that the supporting data provided by the technical and requirements personnel which form the basis for this justification is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

//SIGNED\\ 10/14/2016

Benjamin Bush, Facilities Manager Date

USP Canaan

Concurrence:

In accordance with BPAP 4100.05 Subpart 6.304(c), I certify I have reviewed this justification and find it adequate to support other than full and open competition.

//SIGNED\\ 10/17/2016

J. Baltazar, Warden Date

//SIGNED\\ 10/24/2016

Jill D. Ryan, Chief Date

Field Acquisition Office

//SIGNED\\ 10/31/2016

Loneryl Burns, Acting Procurement Executive Date

Approved:

The Competition Advocate for the procuring activity, designated pursuant to FAR 6.501 and BPAP 4100.05, has reviewed this justification for a proposed contract action. Based on the forgoing determination and findings, I hereby approve this justification on an other than full and open competition basis pursuant to the statutory authority cited in paragraph 4 above, subject to availability of funds, and provided that the service herein described have otherwise been authorized for acquisition.

//SIGNED\\ 11/02/2016

Bradley T. Gross Date

Assistant Director for Administration