W912LC-19-Q-0015_J&A_Other_Than_Full_and_Open_Competition_20190523_Redact_Redacted.pdf

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Justification and Approval Document

FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

1. Contracting Activity: United States Property and Fiscal Office for Colorado Attention: USPFO P&C 660 S Aspen Street, MS 66 Buckley Air Force Base Aurora, CO 80111

Nature and /or description of the action being approved:

RTI/CTC Lodging Services at Fort Carson Colorado.

Description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency’s need to include estimated value:

The Co shall furnish lodging accommodations for Colorado Army National Guard (COARNG) personnel traveling under official status on a rental basis if and when requested by the Contracting Officer or his/her authorized representative for the period for 1 2019 through 2023, unless sooner terminated in accordance with agency procedures.

Authority Cited:

FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source, 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1).

Reason Authority Cited:

NGR 5-3-1 Army National Guard Billeting and Lodging Program stipulates that purpose of Billeting and Lodging facilities is to support Army National Guard (ARNG) training. ARNG soldiers routinely attend training at the Regional Training Institute (RTI)/ Centennial Training Center (CTC) located at Fort Carson Colorado.

The JTR (02/01/2019) also states that RC members must stay in Government provided lodging, if available, during training at the PDS.

Actions to Increase Competition: None at this time as the facilities managed under the Army Lodging Program. This notice will be publicized as required by FAR subpart 5.2.

Market Research:

RTI/CTC buildings are Department of Defense assets and are managed under the Army Lodging Program as prescribed in NGR 5-3-1 for the purposes of ARNG training and as such, are directed for use.

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8. Other Interested Sources: None at this time for this location

9. Subsequent Acquisitions: None at this time.

10. Procurement History:

Previous Contract or Purchase Order Number: W912LC-17-A-0001 and State Contract 98507 with Amendments Previously Competed? No Previous authority for less than Full and Open Competition: FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source, 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1).

11. Fair and Reasonable Price Determination: IAW with FAR 13.106-3(a)(2), I have determined that the anticipated cost to the Government is fair and reasonable based upon one or more of the following:

_ _ (i) Market research _X__ (ii) Comparison of the (anticipated) price found reasonable on previous purchases;

_X__ (iii) Current price lists, catalogs, or advertisements. However, inclusion of a price in a price list, catalog, or advertisement does not, in and of itself, establish fairness and reasonableness of the price;

___ (iv) A comparison with similar items in a related industry;

_X__ (v) The contracting officer’s personal knowledge of the item being requested;

_X__ (vi) Any other reasonable basis. Prices established by the Lodging Advisory Council with concurrence from the TAG.

12. Certification: I certify that the information included in this J&A is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief:

Preparer and Recommended Approval/Disapproval (circle):

Sabrina DeRamus Contracting Officer

Approve/Disapprove

Ms. Whitney L. Arkle Chief of Contracting USPFO for Colorado