Integrated Solid Waste Management Services

Added: Mar 01, 2012 1:12 pm In accordance with FAR Part 6.302-5(a) full and open competition need not be provided for when a statue expressly authorizes or requires that the acquisition be made through another agency or from a specified source.  FAR 6.302-5(b)(4) states that this authority may be used for sole source awards under the 8(a) Program (15 U.S.C 637).  Accordingly, since subject acquisition has been awarded as a sole source award under the 8(a) Program (15 U.S.C 637), full and open competition need not and was not provided for this acquisition.  In accordance with FAR 6.302-5(c)(2)(iii), contracts less than or equal to $20 million awarded pursuant to FAR 6.302-5(b)(4) (Sole Source 8(a) Program) do not require a written justification and approval. Accordingly, since subject acquisition was awarded as a sole source award under the 8(a) Program (15 U.S.C 637) and is less than $20 million dollars, a separate justification and approval is not required.