Booth Rental Greeley Stampede

Mini Justification and Approval Document
FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Of requirements valued less than $150,000

1. Contracting Activity: USPFO-CO, 660 S. Aspen St, Bldg 1005, Buckley Air Force Base, Aurora, CO
80011

2. Nature and/or description of the action being approved:

Contract Booth Space agreement between the Colorado Army National Guard and The Greeley
Independence Stampede.

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

Approval is being requested for a new contract using FY 16 Operations funds (434G10FARC).
The Colorado Army National Guard will be purchasing Booth Space for the Greeley Stampede. The
purchase will include: (1) Display of 1 Banner (2) 10'X10' Vendor Booth Space (3) Sheep Stampede
Bucking chute advertising (4) Participate in Greeley Stampede Parade (5) Logo in event brochure (6)
Logo with link to National Guard Website on the Stampede Website (7) Opportunity to include one
promotional gift in at least six hundred rodeo contestant gift bags.
(8) Display of two banners during the entire event; (9) Opportunity to participate in the 6pm daily
parade. .

4. Authority Cited: (Identify the statutory authority, FAR title and FAR citation permitting other
than full and open competition)

The statutory authority permitting Other than Full and Open Competition is 10U.S.C. 2304(c) (2) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1 - Only one responsible source and No other Supplies or services will Satisfy Agency Requirements.

5. Reason Authority Cited: (State explanation describing circumstances preventing full and open competition and describe what harm will come to the Government if this action is not taken)

Greeley Independence Stampede is the only vendor leasing agents for this event. In this case, if the contract is not awarde d on sole source, it would prohibit the COARNG Recruiting Command from executing this event which would effectour mission numbers and ultimately reduce end strength.

6. Actions to Increase Competition: (Provide a description of the efforts made to ensure that
offers are solicited to as many sources as practicable, including whether a notice was or will be publicized as required by FAR subpart 5.2 and, if not, which exception under 5.202 applies)

N/A

7. Market Research: (Describe the extent of the market research conducted to identify all qualified
sources and the results thereof or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted.
"Market Research" means collecting and analyzing information about capabilities within the market
to satisfy agency needs)

Comparable services include KS 107.5 Divide Music Festival that quoted $7500 for a three day event
($2500/day). The Alamosa Roundup is a 6 day event averaging about
$400 per day for the same services. Greeley Stampede is a 12 day event at about
$625/per day for booth space rental, and advertising.

8. Other Interested Sources: (Provide a listing of the sources, if any, that expressed, in writing,
an interest in the acquisition)

N/A

9. Subsequent Acquisitions: (Provide a statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to
remove or overcome any barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies
or services are required)

N/A

10. Procurement History:

Previous Contract or Purchase Order Number: GPC Purchase - - -
Previously Competed? Y / N
Previous authority for less than Full and Open Competition: FAR

10. 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: (Contracting Officer check as appropriate)
__(i) Market research;
__(ii) Comparison of the (anticipated) price with prices found reasonable on previous
purchases;
__(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;
_X_(iv) A comparison with similar items in a related industry;
__(v) The contracting officer's personal knowledge of the item being requested;
__(vi) Any other reasonable basis.

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

MICHAEL FURTNEY
USPFO-CO,
Contract Specialist

Date: 2016.06.22 08:09:18 -06'00'
CAMELIA VASQUEZ-MARSHALL USPFO-CO
Contracting Officer
Approval:
CAMELIA VASQUEZ-MARSHALL
USPFO-CO,
Contracting Officer