Justification for other than full and open competition in accordance with FAR 6.302-1

This contract involves a justification for awarding a contract through other than full and open competition, following the guidelines set forth in FAR 6.302-1. The solicitation number associated with this contract is M6700416C0001, and it was posted on August 16, 2017. The contract falls under the NAICS code 541511, which corresponds to custom computer programming services. The Department of Defense is the awarding agency, specifically operating through an office located in Albany, Georgia. The purpose of this contract justification is to explain why a sole-source or limited competition approach is necessary, rather than open competition. While specific details about the scope of work or the contractor are not provided, the contract reflects a procurement that addresses unique circumstances justifying an exception to the typical competitive process. The contract is managed by the Commander within the defense agency, emphasizing the official and structured nature of this procurement method.