EXHIBIT A Pre-negotiation Business Clearance Memorandum

SECTION II. PRE-NEGOTIATION COMPLIANCES (For competitive acquisition, document specific information for each Offeror; if not applicable, put "N/A"):

(a) Acquisition Plan (AP) number , was prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 7.105, DFARS Subpart 7.105, and DARS Subpart 7.1, and was approved on , by . Address changes, corrections and revised strategies between the AP and now.

(b) Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition number , was prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 6.303 and was approved on by .

(d) A Questionnaire and Certificate of Personal/Non-Personal Services, was prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 37.103(a), and approved on . If N/A, explain.

(e) Solicitation # .

(f) Proposal # .

(g) Pre-Award Disclosure Statement - Cost Accounting Practices and Certification, in accordance with Subparts FAR 30.201-3 and FAR 30.202, was executed by the offeror on _________. The cognizant ACO determined that said Disclosure Statement was current, accurate, and complete on .

(h) Technical evaluation team briefed by the contracting officer on .

(i) Technical evaluation dated was obtained.

(j) Field Pricing (DCAA, DCAA-Assist, DCMC, and/or other Cost & Price Analysis) support (report number) obtained in accordance with FAR Subpart 15.404-2. Yes No N/A

(k) The offeror's Accounting and Estimating System was determined on , by DCMC/DCAA to be adequate in accordance with FAR Subpart 15.407-5.

(l) The offeror's Purchasing System was determined on , by DCMC/DCAA to be adequate, in accordance with FAR Subparts 44.304 and DFARS 244.3.

(m) Pre-Contract costs, in accordance with FAR Subpart 32.205 were authorized on .

(n) Approved Make or Buy Plan is on file, in accordance with FAR Subpart 15.407-2 Yes or No

(o) EEO compliance, in accordance with FAR Subpart 22.805, has , has not been requested and obtained. Only required over $10 million).

(p) When a proposed acquisition includes IT requirements, refer to the DISA CIO IT Investment Management Memorandum, 1 May 2000 (update scheduled for release October 2003).

• A completed IT Investment Management Checklist is attached to acquisition package Yes ______ No _______

• A completed Information Assurance/Security Checklist is attached to the acquisition package Yes________ No ________

• The Acquisition Plan, when required, includes all information relative to information assurance and traditional security in Section B.17 Yes_______ No _______

• The Acquisition Plan, when required, includes all information technology investment management considerations in Section B.19 Yes______ No______

• If the total estimated IT cost for the acquisition falls within the ASD(NII)/DOD CIO reporting thresholds, an Acquisition Plan or IT Acquisition Paper was forwarded to DISA CIO for review and submittal to the ASD(NII)/DOD CIO Yes_____ No ___

(q) Government Furnished Facilities D&F approved in accordance with FAR Subpart 45.302. Yes _____, No _____, N/A ______. If no, explain.

(r) Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE) prepared by . It agrees with the PR funding profile and is well supported.

(s) Appropriated Funds for services are properly apportioned over the period of performance in accordance with FAR Subpart 32.703-3 bona fide need rule and severability).

(t) Type of Contract D&F (including HCO approval for T&M) approved on . Include rationale for contractor/Government risk trade-off, cost/performance history, rationale for incentives, and unsuitability of other contract types especially discuss rationale for choice between T&M vs. other cost reimbursable types. Also discuss subcontract types.

(u) Competition: Rationale for competition structure. Extent of Competition solicited and secured.

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PRE-NEGOTIATION BUSINESS CLEARANCE MEMORANDUM