A_Sole_Source_JA_Metal_Mapper_Repair_Redacted.pdf

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JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

1. CONTRACTING AGENCY:

2. DESCRIPTION OF ACTION:

3. DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES:

4. AUTHORITY CITED

5. REASON FOR AUTHORITY CITED:

Background: The Baltimore District is utilizing advanced sensor classification geophysics at the Joint Base

Cape Cod (JBCC) in order to identify and remove munitions from the Central Impact Area (CIA). The groundwater beneath JBCC is considered a sole source aquifer. Removal of unexploded ordnance from the CIA is authorized under the Safe Water and Drinking Water Act and metrics for cleanup is documented under a Decision Document. The MetalMapper is a highly specialized piece of geophysical electromagnetic induction equipment. It is used to cue over geophysical anomalies and classify the anomaly that is underneath the surface.

This classification reduces the amount of digging clutter, or items that do not pose a risk, by more than 60%.

Justification: Geometrics, Inc. is the only manufacturer of the MetalMapper

Impact: If the Metal Mapper is not repaired, Alternatives: No other viable alternatives exist because of the proposed vendor’s unique qualifications as mentioned above.

6. EFFORTS TO OBTAIN COMPETITION:

OTHER FACTS:

11. TECHNICAL 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.

NAME: DATE: _________________________

TITLE: Chief, Geology and Investigation Section

12. REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION: Include the following statement:

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.

NAME: DATE: _________________________

TITLE: Program Manager

13. FAIR AND REASONABLE COST DETERMINATION:

I hereby determine that the anticipated cost or price to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable based on comparison of the contractors proposal with the Independent Government Estimate.

NAME: DATE: _________________________

TITLE: Contracting Specialist SIGNATURE: _

14. CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION:

"I certify that this J&A is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief."

DATE: _________________________NAME:

TITLE: Contracting Officer SIGNATURE:

APPROVAL

Based on the foregoing justification, I hereby approve the procurement of repair services on an other than full and open competition basis “Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, special documentation required,” subject to the availability of funds, and provided the services herein described have otherwise been authorized for acquisition.

DATE: _________________________NAME:

TITLE: SIGNATURE: _____

2 SEP 2016

2 SEP 2016

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12 October 2016

12 October 2016

D, DN: c=US, o=U.S. Government,