JA14043A001WaiveFairOpptyMAC_pg10.pdf

Control No. 14-043A001

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The Market Survey was conducted from 9 July 2013 to 15 July 2013 via Fedbizopps.

The Market Survey was in the form of a questionnaire. The questionnaire included seven (7) technical capability questions to determine if the vendors had the technical expertise to fulfill the requirement. Vendors were required to respond to the Market Survey with a Capability Statement.

7. Actions to Increase Competition: - NO CHANGE -

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Performance Work Statement (PWS) has been drafted to include ample details to assist all potential offerors, including small businesses, in understand ing the requ irement and providing accurate and complete proposals. A Market Survey was posted to Fedbizopps to seek out industry capabilities and interest on 9 July 2013.

A further analysis of interested parties is provided in Section 6 Market Research of this J&A. The pre-solicitation synopsis was posted in accordance with FAR part 5.2 to Fedbizopps on 6 September 2013.

8. Any other fac ts supporting the justification: - CHANGE -

Procurement History

(1) W15P7T-04-D-G205. The award was made to Northrop Grumman Mission Systems. The period of perfonmance was 27 September 2004 - 26 September 2009. The award was made on other than full open competition basis using FAR 6.302-1 "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements".

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(2) W91QUZ-07-D-0005 BG02 (CHESS). The award was made to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation. The ordering period was 05 January 2010 - 07 January 2011 . The award was made on other than full open competition basis using FAR 6.302-1 "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services wi ll satisfy agency requirements".

(2) W91QUZ-07-D-0005 BG02 (CHESS). The award was made to Northrop Grumman Information Technologv. The ordering period was 05 January 2010

- 07 January 2011. The award was made on other than full open competition basis using FAR 6.302-1 "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

(3) W91QUZ-07-D-0005 (CHESS). The ordering period is 07 January 201 1 through 13 December 2013. The award was made on other than full open competition basis using FAR 6.302-1 "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

11 . Legal Review: - NO CHANGE -

I have reviewed this justification and have no legal objection .

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9. Technicall Requirements Certification: • NO CHANGE -

I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in the exception to the fair opportun ity process, are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

10. Contracting Officer Certification: - CHANGE-

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I certify that this determination to waive competition is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I hereby determine that this proposed contractual action represents the best value to the Government. The contract extension will be Cost Plus Fixed Fee. Supporting documentation will be required by NGSC to support the reasonableness of this extension. An analysis will be performed by Government personnel to determine that the anticipated cost to the Government is fair and reasonable by evaluating current cost and pricing data, labor rates and ind irect rates provided by NGSC.

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I certify that this determination to waive competition is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I hereby determine that this proposed contractual action represents the best value to the Government. The contract extension will be Cost Plus Fixed Fee. Supporting documentation will be required by NG/Tto support the reasonableness of this extension. An analysis will be performed by Government personnel to determine that the anticipated cost to the Government is fair and reasonable by evaluating current cost and pricing data , labor rates and indirect rates provided by NGIT.

Control No. 14·043A001

- NO CHANGE -

Approval

I hereby approve the Justification for Exception 10 the Fair Opportunity process pursuant to FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(A) to extend Ihe period of 2013 to 13 June 2014 and increase Option Year 2 ceiling CHESS Contract W91QUZ-07-D-0005 Task Order The funding will allow time and resources to complete the full and open competition for the follow on effort and provide adequate time for a 45 day transition plan for the new awardee while continuing the current essential network operations support, subject to the availability of funds, and provided that the services and property herein have otherwise been authorized for acquisition. If the proposed action is not completed within 180 days from the below date, this Justification for Exception to Fair Opportunity shall be returned to the Special Competition Advocate for revalidation. Additionally, should there be changes to the requirements, basis for the justification , market conditions or increases in the estimated value of the proposed action , the Contracting Officer shall document these changes in a memorandum and obtain review/concurrence from the CECOM Competition Advocate.