6.303-2  Content.

5. Amend section 6.303-2 by--

a. Redesignating paragraphs (a) and (b) as paragraphs (b) and (c), respectively;

b. Adding a new paragraph (a);

c. Revising newly redesignated paragraph (b) introductory text; and

d. Adding a new paragraph (d).

The added and revised text reads as follows:

6.303-2  Content.

(a) Each justification shall contain sufficient facts and rationale to justify the use of the specific authority cited.

(b) As a minimum, each justification, except those for sole-source 8(a) contracts over $20 million (see paragraph (d) of this section), shall include the following information:

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(d) As a minimum, each justification for a sole-source 8(a) contract over $20 million shall include the following information:    

(1) A description of the needs of the agency concerned for the matters covered by the contract.

(2) A specification of the statutory provision providing the exception from the requirement to use competitive procedures in entering into the contract (see 19.805-1).

(3) A determination that the use of a sole-source contract is in the best interest of the agency concerned.

(4) A determination that the anticipated cost of the contract will be fair and reasonable.

(5) Such other matters as the head of the agency concerned shall specify for purposes of this section.