FINDING

(1) Based on the information provided, the use of an interagency acquisition is in the best interest of the Government and supplies or services cannot be obtained as conveniently or economically by contracting directly with a private source.

[Include one of the three circumstances as paragraph "(2)" if the Economy Act order requires contract action by the servicing agency: (1) The acquisition will appropriately be made under an existing contract of the servicing agency, entered into before placement of the order, to meet the requirements of the servicing agency for the same or similar supplies or services; (2) The servicing agency has capabilities or expertise to enter into a contract for such supplies or services which is not available within the requesting agency; or (3) The servicing agency is specifically authorized by law or regulation to purchase such supplies or services on behalf of other agencies.

Include the following as paragraph "(3)" if ordering against an existing contract" "The acquisition will appropriately be made under an existing contract of the (contractor's name), entered into before placement of the order, to meet the requirements of the servicing agency for the same or similar supplies and/or services. Per FAR Subpart 17.504(d) (3) the requirements office by its concurrence have verified that the "contracts utilized to meet its requirements contain provisions protecting the Government from inappropriate charges and that adequate administration will be provided "by the servicing activity".]

Deputy Principal Director: Deputy Principal Director's signature is certification that the requirement is valid and the proposed acquisition strategy or approach is in the Government's best interest.