JAsolesourcewindowtreatments.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

FINDINGS

(Use with FAR part 15)

Identify Contracting Activity, Agency and Document: This justification for other than full and open competition is requested by the Defense Contract Management Agency, Procurement Center, Fort Lee, Virginia.

Description of the Supplies/Services Required: The Service Provider (SP) will provide custom window treatments for impromptu meeting area and General Counsel executive suites located in building 10500.

Statutory Authority: The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is:

[ X] 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) - Available from only one or a limited number of sources.

[ ] 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(2) - Unusual and compelling urgency.

[ ] 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(3) - Industrial mobilization; engineering, developmental, or research capability; or expert services.

[ ] 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(4) - International agreement.

[ ] 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(5) - Authorized or required by statute.

[ ] 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(6) - National security.

[ ] 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(7) - Public Interest.

Demonstration of Proposed Contractors Unique Qualifications: The proposed contractor, Anthony Corporation, has supported DCMA Fort Lee with custom draperies during and after it’s BRAC move in July of 2011. Although there exists a number of custom drapery manufacturers, none possess the expertise who can emulate the construction and workmanship of similar and like draperies that are utilized throughout this facility.

Effort to Solicit Potential Sources: DCMA personnel do not possess the expertise to write a technical specification which could be utilized to solicit this specialized requirement. Therefore, it would be an effort in futility to identify potential sources as the agency cannot adequately or accurately state the technical requirement. As stated in the aforementioned text, there are a number of custom drapery manufacturers, however they must be provided with a detailed technical specification in order to provide an offer. The absence of a technical requirement prevents the agency’s ability to identify a potential source(s).

Anticipated Cost: The cost is estimated to be $14,627.00. The resultant cost/price of this contracting action will be determined to be fair and reasonable based on the initial call order and a comparison of alternate commercial drapery costs.

Market Research: No effort was made to conduct further market research due to the expertise and quality of this service by Anthony Corporation.

Other Facts Supporting the Use of Other Than Full and Open Competition:

• The purpose of the proposed action is to provide consistent quality and craftsmanship of window treatments throughout DCMA HQ Building 10500.

• IAW FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(i)(A); Supplies or services may be considered to be available from only one source if the source has submitted an unsolicited research proposal that demonstrates a unique and innovative concept.

• If the agency fails to sole source this requirement, a) the agency will be forced to create an inadequate technical specification which would lead to an inferior product, and b) jeopardize wasteful spending on a product(s) that will fail to suit the agency’s desired end-result.

Interested Sources: None.

Subsequent actions: N/A

Technical Certification

I certify that the data and information forming the basis for this justification and approval, as presented above, are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Thomas Karst Date Acting Director Facilities, Logistics & Travel Division

Contracting Officer Certification

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Richard A. Deiter Date Contracting Officer