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DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

HEADQUARTERS

8725 JOHN J. KINGMAN ROAD

FORT BELVOIR, VIRGINIA 22060-6221

18-0028

Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition

1. Summary/Introduction:

Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy, a major subordinate command of DLA, awarded a requirements-type contract to Premier Global Resources (PGR) using other than full and open competition. This procurement action is for the acquisition of supplies for Diesel Fuel (SFD), Aviation Turbine Fuel (JP8), Midgrade Unleaded Gasoline (MUM), and Gasoline, Aviation (AVGAS), on an other than a full and open competition basis for delivery to

. The following justification is presented to support the decision to award a new two-month contract on March 1, 2018. The dollar value for the two-month performance period is

This short-term contract will be used to fulfill current mission requirements until has been engaged as well as resolved prior the Long Term Contract being awarded.

Due to the unusual and compelling nature of this requirement, preparation and approval of this J&A prior to award would have unreasonably delayed the acquisition in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.303-1(e).

2. Nature and/or description of the action being approved (FAR 6.303-2(b)(2)):

The action being approved is the award of a sole-source requirements-type contract using other than full and open competition due to unusual and compelling urgency to have continuous contract coverage at the requiring sites.

3. Description of supplies or services required to meet the agency’s need (including estimated value) (FAR 6.303-2(b)(3)):

The required products, with a delivery period from March 1, 2018 through May 1, 2018, are as follows below. The dollar value for the two-month performance period is

Aviation Turbine Fuel (JP8) National Stock Number 9140-00-286-5294 o The two-month estimated quantity for is 60,000 U.S. Gallons.

o The two-month estimated quantity for is 10,000 U.S. Gallons.

o The two-month estimated quantity for is 4,000,000 U.S. Gallons.

Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (Cont’d)

Midgrade Automotive Gasoline (MUM) National Stock Number 9140-00-286-5294 o The two-month estimated quantity for is 4,000 U.S. Gallons.

o The two-month estimated quantity for is 12,000 U.S. Gallons.

o The two-month estimated quantity for is 10,000 U.S. Gallons.

o The two-month estimated quantity for is 16,000 U.S. Gallons.

o The two-month estimated quantity for is 18,000 U.S. Gallons.

o The two-month estimated quantity for is 30,000 U.S. Gallons.

Diesel Fuel (SFD) National Stock Number 9140-01-556-9156 o The two-month estimated quantity for is 1,400 U.S. Gallons.

o The two-month estimated quantity for is 30,000 U.S. Gallons.

o The two-month estimated quantity for is 10,000 U.S. Gallons.

o The two-month estimated quantity for is 8,000 U.S. Gallons.

o The two-month estimated quantity for is 9,166 U.S. Gallons.

o The two-month estimated quantity for is 30,000 U.S. Gallons.

Gasoline, Aviation (AVGAS) National Stock Number 9130-00-179-1122 o The two-month estimated quantity for is 2,000 U.S. Gallons.

4. Identification of the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition (FAR 6.303-2(b)(4)):

This J&A is based upon the authority of 10 U.S.C. §2304(c)(2), as implemented by FAR 6.302-

2. Unusual and compelling urgency precluded full and open competition, and delay in awarding a contract to cover the requirement would have resulted in serious injury to the Government.

5. Demonstration that the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications or the nature of the acquisition requires use of the authority cited (FAR 6.303-2(b)(5)):

At this time, no other contractor is authorized to necessary to meet DLA Energy requirements.

It is therefore imperative that an award be made to a vendor that is currently authorized to

This short-term contract will be used to fulfill current mission requirements until the long-term contract can be awarded.

6. Description of the efforts made to ensure that offers are/were solicited from as many potential sources as is/was practicable, including whether a notice was or will be publicized as required by Subpart 5.2 and, if not, which exception under 5.202 applies (FAR 6.303- 2(b)(6)):

This contract was not synopsized due to the unusual and compelling urgency in accordance with FAR 5.202(a)(2). This requirement will be procured on an “other than full and open competition” basis to ensure the delivery of fuel to the above sites in from March 1, 2018 through May 1, 2018.

7. Determination by the contracting officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable (FAR 6.303-2(b)(7)):

The Contracting Officer anticipates that the proposed prices will be fair and reasonable based on comparison to historical prices paid for similar items IAW FAR 15.404-1(b)(2)(ii). PGR has quoted the same prices, escalated in accordance with the economic price adjustment clause, for the subject contract that it did for both contract was awarded. Solicitation

8. Description of the market research conducted and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted (FAR 6.303-2(b)(8)):

A market research survey was not conducted. The incumbent contractor, PGR, provided the only practicable means to meet the stated requirements (see paragraph 5 above). No other contractor currently has

9. Any other facts supporting the use of other than full and open competition, such as (FAR 6.303-2(b)(9):

(i) Explanation of why technical data packages, specifications, engineering descriptions, statements of work, or purchase descriptions suitable for full and open competition have not been developed or are not available.

Not Applicable

(ii) When 6.302-1 is cited for follow-on acquisitions as described in 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii), an estimate of the cost to the Government that would be duplicated and how the estimate was derived.

Not Applicable

(iii) When 6.302-2 is cited, estimated cost, or other rationale as to the extent and nature of the harm to the Government.

There are no other facts beyond the ones set forth above.

10. A listing of the sources, if any, that expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition (FAR 6.303-2(b)(10):

No sources expressed interest in writing.

11. Actions that may be taken to remove or overcome barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services are required (FAR 6.303-2(b)(11)):

I hereby certify that the data which forms the basis for this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Contract Specialist Contracting Officer Date: Date:

Division Chief Date:

I hereby certify that the supporting data which forms the basis for this justification is accurate and complete and that the purchase request covers only the minimum requirements to satisfy the needs of the Government.

Chief, LG

US CENTRAL COMMAND, CCJ4-O-JPO

Date:

I have reviewed and concur with this Justification.

BU Director Date:

I have reviewed this Justification.

Assistant Counsel Date:

I have reviewed and hereby approve this Justification.

Competition Advocate Date: