Procedures for Class J&As

(a) Class justifications and International Agreement Competitive Restrictions (IACR) documents may be used in certain circumstances.  For example, they may be used when citing similar justification authority for a group of related contracts for the same or related supplies or services.  Each class J&A or IACR must clearly establish for each contract:

(1) The supplies and services that may be acquired;

(2) Contractor(s) and contract type;

(3) The estimated contract value; and

(4) The time period for award and contract performance (including options).

NOTE:  Information that is the same for multiple contracts need not be restated for each.

(b) Describe each contract to be approved under a class J&A or IACR as precisely as possible.  For replenishment spares, a definite list of stock numbers or part numbers must be included or identified.  Additional items cannot be acquired unless an amendment to the J&A or IACR is approved.  If the NSN/part number changes due to an ECP, modification, etc., during the effective period of the J&A, a new J&A is not required since these are not new items.  The contracting office must maintain a list of all approved items under the J&A or IACR.  No parts should be included for which a planned competitive strategy will exist during the term of the J&A or IACR.  The J&A should discuss potential for future competition for spare parts included in the list.

(c) All contracts within a class should fall within the same statutory authority.  Where a different authority is needed for a contract action, a separate J&A should be prepared.