S03_Sol_Attach_C_JA_SS_Redacted.pdf

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Seahorse Geomatics, Inc., remains the only source capable of providing this requirement.

7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost.

Before making an award, the Contracting Officer will determine that the proposed price is fair and reasonable in comparison to the Independent Government Estimate, which is based on historical pricing of the previous contract and published catalog pricing of Seahorse Geomatics, Inc.

8. Actions to Remove Barriers to Future Competition.

In order to remove barriers to future competition, the Government will continue to evaluate the market to identify whether alternate sources are available to meet future performance requirements.

In accordance with DFARS PGI 303-2(b)(i)(B), the prior J&A was provided to the approval authority for review. Approval of this J&A signifies the approval authority has made the determination required by DFARS PGI 206.304(a)(i).

CERTIFICATIONS AND APPROVAL

CONTRACT SPECIALIST CERTIFICATION

I certify that the facts supplied by the requiring activity to ensure this J&A contains sufficient facts and rationale to justify the use of the specific authority cited is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

TECHNICAL/REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance, which are included in this justification and its supporting acquisition planning documents, except as noted herein, are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW (Greater than SAT)

I have determined this justification is legally sufficient.

CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. To the extent that the J&A value not exceeding $700K, the Contracting Officer's signature below also represents approval of this J&A.

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CONTRACTING ACTIVITY COMPETITION ADVOCATE REVIEW/APPROVAL

To the extent that the J&A value is under $750K, the Competition Advocate's signature below represents review of this J&A IAW NAVSUP Contracts Handbook 6.303-1(a)(3).

To the extent that the J&A value is over $750K but not exceeding $15M, the Competition Advocate's signature below represents approval of this J&A.

APPROVAL (>$13.5M)

Upon the basis of the above justification, I hereby approve, as Head of the Contracting Activity, the solicitation of the proposed procurement(s) described herein using other than full and open competition, pursuant to the authority stated above.