Justification for Exception to Fair Opportunity

This contract involves a justification for an exception to the fair opportunity process under Task Order DOC56PAPT1600439, which falls under Contract DOC50PAPT1200016, issued by the Department of Commerce, specifically the Patent and Trademark Office. The exception is made in accordance with FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i) to allow for the award of a task order related to Fee Processing Next Generation (FPNG) Transactional Services Processing (TSP) without full and open competition. The purpose of this task order is to obtain systems development and integration services necessary to support this fee processing modernization effort. The solicitation number for this action is AQPP1600617, posted in April 2016, with the NAICS code 541512, indicating computer systems design services. The work will be performed in Alexandria, Virginia, and the contract is managed by the Department of Commerce’s office located there. Key points of contact include Contract Specialist Cielo Ibarra and Contracting Officer Tashiana D. Carter, who oversee the contract activities. This justification supports an acquisition strategy aimed at accelerating delivery by limiting competition while ensuring the specialized systems development and integration capabilities needed for the FPNG TSP are secured in a timely manner.