STK JA_Redacted.pdf

Version August 2015 threshold, XX apply and will be followed, or do not apply due to an exception at

5.202 ______________________. (Fill in exception).

Requirement to post justification in accordance with FAR 8.405-6(b)(3), FAR 13.105(c), or FAR 16.505(a)(4)(iii)(A)

XX Action is NOT a brand name restriction and is under $150K, no posting required

Action is a brand name restriction, under $25K, no posting required Action is a brand name restriction, over $25K. It will be redacted and posted with the solicitation.

Action is a brand name restriction over $25K but will not be posted due to exception:

FAR 6.305(f) FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(iii)(A) FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(iii)(B) FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(iii)(C) FAR 16.505(a)(4)(iii(C)

7. Market Research:

a. In accordance with FAR Part 10, market research has been conducted for this acquisition by:

b. Additionally, this software was selected with knowledge gained through personal experience using the software in this purchase, education on how to use this software, and collaboration with other engineers in other government labs and contractor facilities that all use this software.

This software is the industry standard space-system modelling tool commonly used by engineers and scientists in Space-related fields.

The government and support contractor technical POCs for the lab requesting this specialty equipment were unable to find an acceptable alternative. Additionally, this software from this vendor is used in other government labs that require the specialized capability provided by this software.

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8. Other Facts: N/A.

9. Technical/Requirements Certification: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in the justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

10. Contracting Officer Certification/Approval:

I hereby determine that the anticipated cost or price to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable based upon utilization of FAR 13.103-3 price analysis techniques.

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that completing this purchase as a sole source is in the best interest of the Government. Additionally, I approve this justification to limit competition subject to the availability of funds and provided that the services or supplies herein described have otherwise been authorized for acquisition.