EFO-ESD-III-Aviano-Italy - SP4709-24-F-0096_Redacted.pdf

Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Source Selection Sensitive Information - See FAR 2.101 & 3.104

4. IDENTIFICATION OF THE EXCEPTION TO FAIR OPPORTUNITY (SEE FAR

16.505(b)(2)) AND THE SUPPORTING RATIONALE, INCLUDING A

DEMONSTRATION THAT THE PROPOSED CONTRACTOR’S UNIQUE

QUALIFICATIONS OR THE NATURE OF THE ACQUISITION REQUIRES USE OF

THE EXCEPTION CITED:

Per FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B) an exception to the fair opportunity process is justified because only one awardee is capable of providing the services required at the level of quality required in the required timeframe because the services ordered are unique and highly specialized. The current task order with CompTech supports both IT hardware and software services which is most efficiently managed by having one contractor responsible for both high priority aspects, as it better addresses the need for consistency in managing the functional areas. Introducing another vendor would require additional efforts, present schedule, and performance risks, and jeopardize the Government’s ability to deliver immediate enhanced site specific support to Aviano, Italy.

DLA’s need for continued operational support to the Aviano site is an urgent requirement, and award to anyone other than CompTech at this time would result in unacceptable delays.

CompTech and its subcontractor partners have already demonstrated the ability to provide operational support to the European region, and have the necessary resources and expertise to perform the additional work required by this modification. Awarding this work to CompTech will ensure a seamless transition and minimize disruptions to the site’s operations.

5. A DETERMINATION BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER THAT THE

ANTICIPATED COST TO THE GOVERNMENT WILL BE FAIR AND REASONABLE:

As the Contracting Officer, I hereby determine that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable. The proposal will be analyzed in accordance with FAR 15.404-1 procedures.

It is anticipated that the Government will use various price analysis techniques including, but not limited to (1) Comparison with competitive price lists in accordance with FAR 15.404-1(b)(2)(iv);

(2) Comparison with Independent Government Cost Estimate (FAR 15.404-1(b)(2)(v)); and/or (3) Comparison of proposed prices obtained through market research for the same or similar items in order to obtain a fair and reasonable price in accordance with FAR 15.404-1(b)(2)(vi).

6. ANY OTHER FACTS SUPPORTING THE JUSTIFICATION:

N/A.

7. A STATEMENT OF THE ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE AGENCY MAY TAKE TO

REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS THAT LED TO THE EXCEPTION TO

FAIR OPPORUNITY BEFORE ANY SUBSEQUENT ACQUISITION FOR THE

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES IS MADE:

The Enterprise Service Delivery III task order was solicited as a competitive acquisition under the JETS contract vehicle. The circumstances leading to the need for this modification were unforeseen prior to solicitation and award. This sole source action is required before a new ESD