Brand_Name_JA_-_Lexmark_Extended_Warranty_-_External_Use_-_signed.pdf

Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition Justification- Brand Name

1. Contracting Activity:

2. Description of Action: This contract action is:

a. The Brand Name requirement(s) in support of this project are:

b. This approval is being requested for brand name acquisition by:

c. A firm fixed price contract will be competitively solicited for this action.

d. The total government estimated cost for each of the Brand Name requirements is:

3. Description of Supplies/Services:

a. The referenced project includes:

b. The specified requirement is unique because:

4. Authority Cited:

The statutory authority permitting Other than Full and Open Competition is 10 U.S.C. 2304(c) (1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1(c) “Application for brand name descriptions”.

5. Reason for Authority Cited:

a. The use of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c) (1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1(c) “Application for brand name descriptions” is being applied because:

b. The solicitation will include the justification/rationale for the Brand Name requirement.

6. Efforts to Obtain Competition:

7. Actions to Increase Competition:

8. Fair and Reasonable Cost:

Per FAR 15.404-1(b) – Proposal Analysis Techniques, it is anticipated that the cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable based on competition.

9. Market Research:

Market research was conducted for potential sources that may have capability to fulfill these requirements:

10. Interested Sources:

11. Other Factors:

a. Procurement History:

1. Authority previously used for less than full and open competition.

2.

12. 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:

Signature:

13. 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.

NAME: Date:

Title:

14. Contracting Officer Certification:

Based on the foregoing justification, I hereby approve the procurement of the above listed items on an other than full and open competition basis pursuant to the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c) (1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1(c) “Application for brand name descriptions”, subject to availability of funds, and provided that the services and property herein described above have otherwise been authorized for acquisition.

NAME: Date:

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Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition Justification-Brand Name

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