UandC Equipment 4500587514.rtf

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

MEMORANDUM

UNICOR, FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES

DATE: September 15, 2020

REPLY TO

ATTN OF: Aaron Mitchell, Contracting Officer SUBJECT: Other than Full and Open Competition Authority Cited: FAR 6.3 Subpart 6.302-2, Unusual and Compelling Urgency TO: Memo to File UNICOR Pekin is requesting the purchase of the below listed items be made based on the above authority cited:

Description Quantity Price Box truck/van $30,000.00

Determination made based on the following reasoning:

RSA #V-20-05-PKCS was approved by FMB for the purchase of a various sewing equipment to be used in the increased production of ACU trousers.

This procurement is time sensitive. This equipment is necessary to transport material to and from the factory in a secure and covered environment. Currently, FPI Pekin’s only method of transporting material is with a forklift, which exposes material to the elements. It is important for UNICOR’s reputation and perceived ability to meet customer demands that the needed equipment be so that material can be transported to and from the factory and be protected from the elements. This does not allow the requirement to be posted on Contract Opportunities due to Urgency. Quotes were solicited and received from three truck retailers. These are attached to the RSA.

The following award was made based on the selected vendor having the needed equipment in stock and is the best value to the government. Price is deemed fair and reasonable.

Foster Truck Sales, PO #4500587514, $30,000.0

Award will be posted to Contract Opportunities.

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

/s/ Aaron Mitchell, Contracting Officer