MP5316.504(c)(1)(ii)(D) Approval of Determination and Finding (D&F) for Single-Award Task or Delivery Order Contracts that Exceed $103M (including all options)

1.  The contracting officer must submit all D&Fs and congressional notifications to SAF/AQC at safaqc.workflow@pentagon.af.mil. In the circumstance where a Justification and Approval (J&A) is required, the J&A package must be submitted with the D&F. In the case where the determination will be approved by the SPE (when it is necessary in the public interest to award the contract to a single source due to exceptional circumstances), in accordance with DFARS 216.504(c)(1)(ii)(D)(1), both the D&F and J&A, if applicable, will be staffed by SAF/AQC, safaqc.workflow@pentagon.af.mil, for approval by the SPE. The congressional notifications must be prepared in accordance with DFARS 216.504(c)(1)(ii)(D)(2).

2.  Minimum D&F Contents:

(a)  Clear identification of one of the exceptions listed at FAR 16.504(c)(1)(ii)(D)(1).

(b)  Circumstances that justify the use of a task or delivery order contract. This should include alternate contract types considered.

(c)  Detailed discussion that precludes the award of a multiple-award, task or delivery order contract. At a minimum, this should include alternative acquisition strategies considered, the impact on the program's delivery or performance schedule, program costs, and mission impact if not allowed to make single award.

(d)  D&Fs using the exception that only one source is qualified and capable of performing the work at a reasonable price to the Government should cite and attach the Justification and Approval (J&A) as part of the staffing package.