SF 1014 - Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity 2027 Redacted.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

SF 1014 - JUSTIFICATION FOR AN EXCEPTION

TO FAIR OPPORTUNITY

ACQUISITION TITLE: Electrical Services, Andover, MA

Treasury Standard Form – 1014 (Rev 12/24)

Prescribed by Treasury: DTAP 1016.505

Tracking No.

FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(D) – It is necessary to place an order to satisfy a minimum guarantee.

FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(E) – For orders exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, a statute expressly authorizes or requires that the purchase be made from a specified source.

FAR 16.505(a)(4) – The requirement is for an item peculiar to one manufacturer. (i.e., Brand Name specifications) 4.b Supporting rationale:

In accordance with Title 40 U.S. Code 501 Services for Executive Agencies, the General Services Administration (GSA) has the authority to procure, supply and manage public utility services on behalf of Agencies under the Executive Branch.

RFO FAR 41.204(c)(1) states "Any Federal agency having a requirement for utility services within an area covered by an areawide contract shall acquire services under that areawide contract." GSA areawide contract 47PA0423D0002 is available with National Grid.

Furthermore, National Grid is the only electric distribution utility serving the town of Andover, Massachusetts.

5. A determination that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable:

The anticipated cost to the Government is determined to be fair and reasonable based on the applicable regulated utility rates and charges established by the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities for National Grid. Because the rates are regulated and established through the applicable state regulatory process, the Government is unable to negotiate the underlying utility rates through competition. The proposed acquisition will utilize the GSA Areawide Contract applicable to the utility services, and the Government will pay the authorized rates and charges applicable to the service. Based on these circumstances, the Contracting Officer determines that the anticipated costs to the Government is fair and reasonable.

6.a Any other facts supporting this justification: N/A 6.b Attachments: Yes No

7. A statement of the actions, if any, the Requiring Activity and Contracting Activity may take to remove or overcome any barriers that led to the exception to fair opportunity before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies and services is made:

The requirement and contracting activities will periodically review the availability of the alternative electric utility providers servicing the facility. Prior to any subsequent acquisition, the Government will determine whether another qualified provider has become capable of providing the required electric utility services through the existing utility infrastructure and whether applicable regulatory or service-area restrictions continue to preclude competition. If an alternate provider becomes available, the Government will take appropriate action to obtain competition or otherwise provide fair opportunity as required. If National grid remains the only provider capable of supplying the required electric utility service to the facility, the Government will document the continued basis for the exception to fair opportunity.

TO FAIR OPPORTUNITY

ACQUISITION TITLE: Electrical Services, Andover, MA

Treasury Standard Form – 1014 (Rev 12/24)

Prescribed by Treasury: DTAP 1016.505 Tracking No.

8. Certifications and Approvals:

8.a Program Office Certification (Requiring Activity). I hereby certify that any supporting information and data provided (e.g., the Government’s minimum needs or requirements, or other rationale for the limited sources) and which form the basis for this justification for an exception to fair opportunity, are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Name: Date:

Signature:

8.b Contracting Officer Certification and Approval. I certify this justification for an exception to fair opportunity is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Therefore, unless additional approvals are required as prescribed below, as the authorized contracting officer for this acquisition, I hereby approve the processing of this requirement based on the authority specified in 4.a above.

Name: Date:

Signature:

9. Additional Reviews and Approvals (As applicable):

9.a Bureau Chief Information Officer or Authorized Designee (for IT requirements that are over $5 million, but not exceeding $ million) (Contracting Activity). I have reviewed this justification and find it to be accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief, and representative of the Government’s need. Therefore, I hereby consent to the approval of this justification. (Note: The Bureau CIO may delegate their authority for proposed contracts over $5 million, but not exceeding $15 million to the Associate Bureau CIO(s).)

Name: Date:

Signature:

9.b Advocate for Competition (if over $ 0,000, but not exceeding $ million) (Contracting Activity). I have reviewed this justification for an exception to fair opportunity and find it to be accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. Therefore, unless additional approvals are required as prescribed below, as the ordering activity’s Advocate for competition, I hereby approve this justification based on the authority specified in 4.a above.

Name: Date:

Signature:

Robert OMeara 09/15/2026 Robert S. O'Meara Digitally signed by Robert S. O'Meara

Date: 2026.09.15 10:55:08 -04'00'

Mathew Nelker 09/16/2026 Mathew P. Nelker Digitally signed by Mathew P. Nelker

Date: 2026.09.16 15:28:57 -04'00'

Julius S. Bradshaw Digitally signed by Julius S. Bradshaw Date: 2026.09.22 13:07:07 -04'00'

TO FAIR OPPORTUNITY

ACQUISITION TITLE: Electrical Services, Andover, MA

Treasury Standard Form – 1014 (Rev 12/24)

Prescribed by Treasury: DTAP 1016.505 Tracking No.

9.c Head of the Procuring Activity or Authorized Designee (if over $ million, but not exceeding $ million) (Contracting Activity). I have reviewed this justification for an exception to fair opportunity and find it to be accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. Therefore, unless additional approvals are required as prescribed below, as the head of the procuring activity or authorized designee, I hereby approve this justification based on the authority specified in 4.a above.

Name: Date:

Signature:

9.d Treasury Chief Information Officer (for IT requirements that are over $ million). I have reviewed this justification and find it to be accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief, and representative of the Government’s need. Therefore, I hereby consent to the approval of this justification.

Name: Date:

Signature:

9.e Senior Procurement Executive (if over $ million) (Contracting Activity). I have reviewed this justification for an exception to fair opportunity and find it to be accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. Therefore, as the senior procurement executive, I hereby approve this justification based on the authority specified in 4.a above.

Name: Date:

Signature: