Signed_J A_HNP_Academy_Laundry.pdf

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

1. I recommend that AQM use other than full and open competition for Police

Academy Laundry

The cost is: $ 28,300.00

2. Nature and/or description of the action being approved.

Install GOV provided washing machines at the Police Academy.

3. A description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency’s needs

(including the estimated value).

Police Academy Laundry.

The additional work includes the removal of existing washing machines, installation of new electrical connection/conduit/boxes, installation of new plumbing, and the installation of the new USG provided washing machines.

ESTIMATED TOTAL VALUE: $ 28,300.00

4. An identification of the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition. FAR Part 6.

6.302-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

(a) Authority.

(1) Citations: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c) (1) or 41 U.S.C. 253(c) (1).

(2) When the supplies or services required by the agency are available from only one responsible source, or, for DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard, from only one or a limited number of responsible sources, and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, full and open competition need not be provided for.

(I) Supplies or services may be considered to be available from only one source if the source has submitted an unsolicited research proposal that—

(A) Demonstrates a unique and innovative concept (see definition at 2.101), or, demonstrates a unique capability of the source to provide the particular research services proposed

5. A demonstration that the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications of the nature of the acquisition requires use of the authority cited (for sole source acquisitions; also required for unusual and compelling urgency where more than one offer will not be solicited).

The Vendor is currently the contractor working on the contract at the Police Academy. The contractor is most knowledgeable of the requirements and in the best position to provide the supplies and services.

6. A description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as is practicable. The description should include whether a CBD notice was or will be publicized, as required by FAR 5.2, and if not, which exception under FAR 5.0202 applies (e.g., blanket waiver provided in

DOSAR 605.202-70).

It is in the best interest of the US Government to issue a modification to the current contract to provide the additional items at the Police Academy.

7. A determination by the Contracting Officer that the anticipated cost to the

Government will fair and reasonable.

N/A

8. A description of the market survey conducted and the results or a statement of the reasons a market survey was not conducted.

The capabilities and quality of performance of other in-country firms are limited.

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

See Number 6

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

N/A

10. A statement of the 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.

N/A

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