Under SAT Justification.pdf

Control No: 21-127

Version – February 2017

Memorandum for Record – Limiting Competition at or below the Simplified

Acquisition Threshold

1. Contracting Activity: 411th CSB, RCO-Osan

2. Description of Action: DD 102 Training Course

Nature: New Requirement Follow-on Requirement

Contract Vehicle: Purchase Order Number _______________________________

Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Number _______________ Order/BPA# _______ against FSS Contract #_____ _________ Order #___________ against Multiple Award IDIQ Contract Name or #______________

Order #_______ against a single award IDC Contract

Modification # _______ to existing PO/TO/DO/Call Order

Pricing/Contract Type: Fixed Price Time & Materials/Labor Hours Cost Reimbursable Hybrid (insert percentage of each contract type)

Funds: Operations & Maintenance, Air Force (OMA) Other Funds:

FY: 21

Name of Proposed Contractor(s) and Address:

BICSI

8610 Hidden River Pkwy Tampa, FL 33637-1000

Brand Name Buy: Yes No

3. Description of Services or Supplies: In-Person Classroom Training – DD102:

Designing Telecommunications Distribution Systems

Total Value: $ 44,000.00

4. Authority:

FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B) and 8.405-6(b)(1)Brand Name

5. Reasons for Authority Cited: The purpose for the training is to advance the participants’ ability to complete 51 CS’s mission set in working with advanced communication systems. Additionally, each cost associated with this training falls squarely within the definition of expenses to obtain professional credentials IAW 5 U.S.C. § 5757. The participants will use each of the listed items specifically to learn the material and obtain RCDD certification. Upon completion of the course, the participants will receive a certificate of completion.

6. Publicizing Contract Actions: For FAR Part 13 actions, the public display and synopsis requirements of FAR 5.101 and FAR 5.203 do not apply due to the $ threshold, apply and will be followed, or do not apply due to an exception at

5.202 ______________________.

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)

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: During the period from 23 Aug 2021 – 2 Sep 2021. The Contract Specialist researched online to determine if any other courses or material was available that would lead to the same RCDD designation as provided by the respective company BICSI. There is none therefore the Contracting Officer is proceeding with this procurement action as a Brand Name Only requirement.

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.

Typed Name: SSgt Andrea Rojas Jimenez Date: 2 September 2021 Title: 51 CS Project Manager

Signature:

9/2/2021

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Signed by: ROJAS JIMENEZ.ANDREA.MARCELA.1521544860

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 publicized pricing data on GSA Advantage.

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.

Typed Name:

Date:

Title:

Signature:

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