18P5016_Dover_Mall_J&A-2_Redacted.pdf

3 August 2018

MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT: Justification and Approval for other than Full and Open Competition

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations, Part 6.302, requesting approval for a "Justification for other than full and open competition". The following facts and rationale are presented for consideration in accordance with FAR 6.303-2.

1. Agency and Contracting Activity: Delaware ANG/ARNG - Contracting Office.

2. Nature and/or Description of Action: This letter is for justification for other than full and open competition for the procurement of Advertising in the Dover Mall. Advertising in a Simon Mall is only available through Simon Property Group. The company is located at 225 W Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204-3435.

3. Description of Services and Estimated Price: The Dover Mall Advertising is a tool utilized by DEANG recruiting to assist with attaining the recruitment goals set by the National Guard Bureau. The estimated cost is

( Monthly for 6 months for a Sky Banner; Monthly for 6 months for Ad Standee).

4. Statutory Authority: The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition for this acquisition is 10 USC 2304 c (1) only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

5. Demonstration of the Proposed Contractors Unique Qualifications: Simon Property Group is the owner and operator of the Dover Mall. Since there are the owner and operator they do not allow for outside advertising, therefore all advertising shall be through the mall location.

6. Sources Sought: Through Market Research, it has been determined that the supplies can only be provided by Simon Property Group. The Simon Property Group has previously supplied the DEANG with the proposed supplies and is active in the SAM database.

7. Price Fair and Reasonableness Determination: The anticipated cost of is determined to be fair and reasonable. This determination is based on the corporate pricing list sent to the Contract Specialist.

Kelly L. Hess Delaware Air National Guard Contract Specialist

I concur with this request for an “other than Full and Open Competition” bid in accordance with the requirements contained in the Federal Acquisition Regulations, Part 6.302.

Amy L. Kline Delaware Air/Army National Guard Contracting Officer

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