SHOP-PR-26-002391- Justification for Sole Source Approved.pdf

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

FINANCE AND FACILITIES DIVISION | PROCUREMENT SECTION

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL (J&A) FOR OTHER THAN

FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition in Accordance With 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1)

Requisition Number: SHOP-PR-26-002391

Title: Salt Lake City HQC Gym Painting Date: 09/02/2026 Estimated Contract Dollar Value: $19,360.00

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity.

The U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), National Acquisition Program Unit has prepared this Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition for services to paint the gym walls on behalf of the Salt Lake City Division.

2. The nature and/or description of the action being approved, i.e. sole source, limited competition, establishment of a new source, etc.

It is the intent of the Salte Lake City Division to acquire a sole-source firm fixed price contract with ProCom Painting, LLC, the Lessor’s preferred vendor, for the services to paint the gym walls, to include labor and materials. The Lessor has identified ProCom Painting, LLC. as the main contractor for this requirement.

3. A description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency’s needs (including the estimated value)

The sole source requirement is to provide services to paint the gym walls. The estimated total cost is $19,360.00. This requirement is to upgrade the existing gym.

4. The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition.

The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is 41 U.S.C.3304(a)(1), as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 6.103-1 entitled, “Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.

5. Demonstrate that the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications or the nature of the acquisition requires using the authority cited.

The contractor, ProCom Painting LLC., was identified by the Lessor. Based on research, ProCom Painting, LLC. is a small business painting company in the Salt Lake Metropolitan area that is fully licensed, insured, and bonded.

6. A description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as is practicable, including whether a notice was or will not be publicized as required by Subpart 5.1 and, if not, which exception under 5.101 applies.

The Salt Lake City facility team has received a quote from ProCom Painting, LLC., the contractor based on landlord preference. Therefore, no solicitation will be posted for this requirement.

7. A determination by the contracting officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

The anticipated cost to the government for this facility upgrade project is approximately $19,360.00 and service should be received by September 30th, 2026.

8. A description of the market research conducted and the results.

The quote was provided by ProCom Painting, LLC., the Lessor preferred vendor. Given the Lessor has the first right of refusal, ProCom Painting LLC., was contacted to submit a quote based on this requirement. The market research was mainly done through the Lessor for this requirement.

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

Not Applicable

10. A listing of any sources, if any, that expressed a written interest in the acquisition.

Since this is sole source based on Lessor’s preference. No solicitation was posted for this requirement; no other vendor has expressed an interest in this requirement.

11. A statement of any 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.

The Government will continue to research the market to obtain as many available sources as required in accordance with the FAR to ensure that there are other vendors out there that can satisfy this requirement. In addition, the customer will do due diligence in ensuring that barriers to competition are avoided to ensure we obtain the best value for the government.

REQUIRED COORDINATION AND APPROVAL SIGNATURES

All parties listed as Approvers in the table below certify that the justification provided is accurate and complete to the best of their knowledge and belief.

OFFICE OF THE

GENERAL COUNSEL

DEPUTY

COMPETITION ADVOCATE

BUREAU

PROCUREMENT CHIEF

COMPETITION

ADVOCATE

HEAD OF

CONTRACTING AGENCY

Attachment M – J&A Guide & Template

SHOP-PR-26-002391

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