Power Distribution Unit / Panel

03 Aug 10 Justification and Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition 1. This document constitutes justification and approval for other than full and open competition for the acquisition described herein, under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. It is executed on behalf of the 174th FW Maintenance Squadron. 2. The 174 FW proposes to procure by means of other than full and open competition power distribution unit panels / boxes. 3. The purchase is at a cost of $33,600.00 4. Identification of statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition. a. FAR 6.302-1, only one source responsible and no other services will satisfy the Government b. 10 USC 2304(c)(2) 5. Demonstrate that the nature of the acquisition requires use of the authority cited. This procurement is for a purchase order to obtain power distribution unit panel / boxes. The statutory authority cited is FAR 6.302-1(2), the supplies are available from only one responsible source, the panel / boxes are specifically manufactured to meet the requirements and this is a custom made product. This request for purchase was posted on GSA Ebuy as well as FBO. Several vendors were also contacted and we received replies that LEX stated it was not in their best interest to provide the technical data to other vendors so that they could reproduce this product. LEX was also contacted and this item is not on GSA yet. A commercial price list was obtained from LEX and the pricing from closest match to the custom panel / box was compared to the pricing for the purchase therefore the price is deemed fair and reasonable. CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. Leanne S. Holmes, TSgt, NYANG Contracting Officer