ADDENDUM - Sample D&F

DETERMINATION AND FINDINGS

AWARD OF SINGLE-AWARD TASK or DELIVERY ORDER CONTRACT EXCEEDING $103 MILLION FOR [Insert appropriate program identification or name]

FINDINGS:

1.  FAR 16.504 prohibits single award contracts for task or delivery order contracts estimated to exceed $103 million unless the head of agency, if no delegation of authority is made, determines in writing that the contract meets one of four exceptions listed in FAR 16.504 (c)(1)(ii)(D)(1).

2.  The [insert contracting activity] proposes to purchase [insert description of the item(s)] under a single award task or delivery award contract [insert contract number].

3.  The contract will be awarded based on the [clearly identify which exception the program is the basis for the approval].

a.  [Describe the circumstance that justifies the use of a task or delivery order contract and alternate contract types that were considered. Discuss why these other contract types were not as appropriate]

b.  [Describe the circumstances that preclude the award of a multiple-award, task or delivery order contract. This should be appropriately tailored to the exception being used, but at a minimum, 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.]

c.  The sole source Justification and Approval (J&A) for the [insert program name] was approved on [insert date] and is attached. (if applicable)

DETERMINATION:

Based on the findings above, I hereby determine that the proposed contract meets exception [identify which exception] of FAR 16.504(c)(1)(ii)(D)(1) and a single award task or delivery order contract estimated to exceed $103 million is authorized.

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[NAME] DATE
[Insert appropriate signature block]