JOFOC.pdf

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL (J&A)

FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

1. The Office of Acquisition Management is conducting this acquisition of 4 (four) Toyota 4-Runners on behalf of the DEA Office-Panama. The estimated cost is $ 207,600.

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

3. A description of the supplies or services required to meet the Department's needs.

The DEA team requires the above mentioned vehicles to travel in rough terrains all over the country in order to support mission requirements. It is required to have the following items:

Gasoline, minimum of 4 liter 6 cylinder engine, 4X4, 5 speed/automatic transmission, 7 passenger capacity, power steering, brake system ABS, alarm system, air bags, halogen lights, ale, tinted windows (operational security), service plan and warranty provided by dealership

4. An identification of the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition. 41 USC 253(c)(1), FAR 6.302-1, No other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

5. A demonstration that the proposed contractor's unique qualifications or the nature of the acquisition requires use of the authority cited. The dealer will deliver vehicles in a time limit of less than 60 days and due to the nature of DEA operations in Panama, request of Toyota 4-Runners are preferred. Due to security reasons and nature of DEA operations, vehicles should blend in and approximately 80% of the vehicles on the roads of Panama are Toyota products. In addition, Toyota has the most dealerships for service in the city and the interior of the country where DEA performs their duties.

6. A description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as is practicable. N/A

7. A determination that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable. By researching the local Panamanian market and looking at the prices of four different vendors, it has been determined that the prices for the vehicles with the required specs are fair and reasonable.

8. A description of the market survey conducted and the results or a statement of the reasons a market survey was not conducted. A market survey was conduct and Toyota, Nissan, Mitsubishi and Ford were researched. Toyota was the only vendor that could provide the required specs for the vehicles, the required ability to deliver within a reasonable time frame and the availability to provide accessible local warranty service.

9. Any other facts supporting the use of other than full and open competition. Due to security reasons and nature of DEA operations, vehicles should blend in and approximately 80% of the vehicles on the roads of Panama are Toyota products.

Having all DEA fleet Toyota will be beneficial for the office to perform scheduled, unscheduled services and parts are easily replaced.

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

NIA

11. 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. Include a statement that this J&A for other than full and open competition will be published on FedBizOpps in accordance with FAR Section 6.305 within 14 days of award (or within 30 days if the J&A is for unusual and compelling urgency.)

CERTIFICATIONS

TECHNICAL AND REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION (FAR 6.303-2(b) I certify that this justification is accurate and contains complete data necessary to support the recommendation for other than full and open competition.

CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION (FAR 6.303-2(a)(l2) I certify that this submission is accurate to the best of my knowledge, and that it contains complete information necessary to enable other officials to make an informed recommendation for approval or disapproval. (Rej: 6.303-2(h)( 12) Serves as Approvalfor J&A Over Simplified Threshold Not Exceeding $650,00())

SJGNA:tj)_ Ladonna Sales Contracting Officer