5. Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Statutory Authority.

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[Explain in detail why the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition applies to the proposed procurement. Provide your strongest argument. Avoid duplicative information. Be short, precise, and to the point.]

[If the explanation is based (whether fully or partially) on the lack of a performance specification, technical data package, specifications, engineering descriptions, a statement of work, or a purchase description suitable for full and open competition, explain why such a document has not been developed or is not available.]

[When the basis of the sole source justification is due to being a follow-on acquisition as implemented in FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii)(supplies) or (iii)(services), provide:

●  A statement as to whether or not the original contract award was competed.

●  An estimate of the cost to the Government that would be duplicated and an explanation of how the estimate was derived. The estimated cost can be based on the initial set-up costs, past actuals or estimates. The intent is not a detailed analysis but a trackable basis for drawing the conclusion that the estimated cost is so high that it will not be recouped through competition.

●  An estimate of the length of the delay and an explanation of how the estimate was derived and why a delay of this length is unacceptable. The intent is to indicate if the time frame is prohibitive and would not support the program requirements. As indicated in FAR 6.301(c), this rationale does not apply when there is a lack of advance planning by the requiring activity.]

[When the use of other than full and open competition is necessitated by an unusual or compelling urgency under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(2) as implemented in FAR 6.302-2, provide the estimated cost, data or other rationale to demonstrate the extent and nature of the harm the Government will suffer, or would have suffered, if the contracting activity could not limit competition.]

[Address any other facts supporting the use of other than full and open competition.]