JA_Utilities_(PRASA)_Redacted.pdf

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

1. Contracting Agency: US Army Engineer District, Corps of Engineers, PO Box 59, Louisville, KY 40201-0059

2. Description of Action: Approval is requested to establish Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (PRASA) as a sole source vendor without competitive selection for the plan review and water & sewer connection and storm drainage fee related to the Army Reserve Center located at Aguadilla, Puerto Rico.

3. Description of the Supplies/Service: This action (Base Line Item 0005 - $10,000, Base Line Item 0006 - $10,000, Base Line Item 0007 - $2,000) includes the fee required to be paid to DSRSD for service.

4. Authority Cited: Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. See FAR 6.302-1(b)(3).

5. Reason for Authority Cited: PRASA is the only provider of utility services in this vicinity of the Aguadilla Army Reserve Center.

6. Efforts to Obtain Competition: None, for the reasons cited above.

7. Actions to Increase Competition: None, for the reasons cited above.

8. Market Research: Market research was not performed in view of the reasons cited above. The market will be the same when this service is procured again.

9. Interested Sources: PRASA is the sole provider of utility services in the area.

10. Other Facts: N/A

11. Technical Certification: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in this justification, are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Date: _______________

Project Manager

12. Requirements Certification: I hereby determine that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in this justification, are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Date: _______________

Project Engineer

13. Fair and Reasonable Cost Determination/Contracting Officer Certification: I hereby determine that the anticipated cost to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable based on comparison with existing contract prices and/or established catalog prices for similar items. I further certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Date: _______________

Contracting Officer

14. I have reviewed this J&A and find the justification adequate to support other than full and open competition.

Date: ______________

Office of Counsel