VI.  DESCRIPTION OF EFFORTS MADE TO ENSURE THAT OFFERS ARE SOLICITED FROM AS MANY POTENTIAL SOURCES AS DEEMED PRACTICABLE

Describe all efforts taken (or to be to be taken) to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as practicable under the circumstances.  The following issues should be addressed in this paragraph:

Sources Sought Synopsis. If a sources sought synopsis was issued, state the date the synopsis was issued, the synopsis number, and a brief description of its content.  If any responses were received, describe in detail the results of the screening process and the rationale for determining the unacceptability of any synopsis respondents.  This is particularly important when citing the authority of 10 USC 2304(c)(1), "Only one (or a limited number of) responsible source(s)", since it is this survey of the market place that confirms our assumptions regarding the capability of industry to meet our needs. (See FAR 6.303-2(a)(6)).  If the proposed action was not or will not be synopsized, cite the specific authority for not doing so (per FAR 5.202) and the rationale for the synopsis exception.  Note that although synopsis of proposed contract actions initiated pursuant to FAR 6.302-2 may not be required, use of this authority is not an automatic exemption from synopsis. (See FAR 5.202(a)(2)).

Other Actions.  In this paragraph, discuss any other actions taken or planned to facilitate competition for this acquisition.  The discussion should include actions tried or considered even if the actions were unsuccessful. If the efforts were unsuccessful, so state and describe why.

Qualifying Country Sources.  If qualifying country sources have expressed interest, but are to be excluded, provide supporting rationale.