JA_Utilities_(PREPA)_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 Electrical Power Authority (PREPA) as a sole source vendor without competitive selection for the plan review and electrical connection fee related to the Aguadilla Army Reserve Center located in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico

3. Description of the Supplies/Service: This action (Base Line Item 0004 - $10,000) includes the fee required to be paid to PREPA 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: PREPA 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: PREPA 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