JAW912EK13P0173.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION UNDER $150,000

(1) Agency and contracting activity (FAR 6.303-2(a)(1))

The contracting agency is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Contracting Division, Clock Tower Building, P.O. Box 2004, Rock Island, Illinois 61204- 2004.

(2) Nature and/or description of the action being approved (FAR 6.303-2(a)(2))

This is a firm fixed price contract, W912EK-13-P-0173.

Sole Source justification for emergency transportation services of HESCO (67 pallets) from Omaha District Warehouse, Omaha, NE to Coralville Project Office, Iowa City, IA.

(3) Supplies or services required to meet the Agency needs (including estimated value) (FAR 6.303-2(a)(3))

Due to the flood emergency within the Rock Island District, it is necessary to get HESCO for flood fight operations.

Estimated amount: $7,200.00

(4) Statutory authority (FAR 6.303-2(a)(4))

The statutory authority is 10 U.S.C.2304(c)(2) as implemented by FAR 6.302-2 -- -Unusual and compelling urgency.

(5) The proposed contractor's unique qualifications require use of the authority cited above (FAR 6.303-2(2)(5))

In accordance with ER500-1-1, a Declaration of Emergency has been declared to exist in the Rock Island District as of 1000 hours May 28, 2013. Many of the Dams/Lakes within the Rock Island District are currently at or above action/flood stage.

Universal AM-CAN can respond immediately to the emergency requirement in order to get materials/supplies to accommodate the flood fight effort.

(6) Efforts to Obtain Competition (FAR 6.303-2(a)(6))

As many sources as practicable were solicited that could meet the Government’s urgent requirement.

(7) Determination of fair and reasonable cost (FAR 6.303-2(a)(7))

Fair and reasonable cost has been determined by contacting as many suppliers as possible that can meet the time restraints and can provide the necessary supplies and/or services required for this procurement.

I hereby determine that the anticipated cost or price to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable.

(8) Market Surveys (FAR 6.303-2(a)(8))

Abbreviated market research was based on readily available historical and commercial information.

(9) Contracting Officer's certification (FAR 6.303(a)(12))

I have determined that the anticipated cost to the government is necessary to meet the requirements. I certify that this J&A is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

(10) Approval (FAR 6.304)

In accordance with FAR 6.304, the above justification for other than full and open competition is hereby approved.

Jennifer Mack Contracting Officer