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Thank you very much for this response! With the requirement being below 25k, I see no reason why justifying under FAR 13 would not be appropriate.

Should but unfortunately we do not.

Good point. Thank you.

That is correct.

Looking at having an expert speaker at one of our conferences. FAR part 6 addresses justification regarding the aforementioned service. Are we in agreement that expert speakers are not required to be competed in Federal sector?

Thank you for all the replies. I have one additional question, which is relevant to topic. Is there anything written (law, regulation) that would preclude the head of contracting agency to also be designated as the advocate for competition? Seems doing so may be deemed a conflict of interest?

Some great points, however, I would doubt a limiting source justification would apply, due to the perceived acquisition amount.

Not sure I agree with the above analogy. FAR 13 isn’t solely applicable to RFQs. RFPs may also be utilized when soliciting and awarding through a simplified approach.

What’s more ridiculous? Marie or the KOs pacifying Marie? 😂😂

Contract close out is not applicable. Mod the DO to include batteries. Keep it simple.

Bob- that was only due to my error.

Greatly appreciate the response. Multiple JOFOCS corresponding to multiple awards to circumvent approvals for both, the JOFOCS and Awards.

I apologize in regards to spelling.

JOFOC-Justification For Other Than Full and Open Competition My apologies.

Looking for laws, regulations or rulings in relation to creating multiple justifications to avoid proper authority approvals? More specific, as aware, the splitting of orders to circumvent competition is prohibited. Is the same regarding JFOCS, as referenced with part 6?

Using SAP, exceeding 250k, up to 7.5m, for commercial items/service, I see no requirement to post criteria importance. Culham brought up a good point with provision 52.212-2. Authority is cited to tailor without relative importance when using procedures within FAR 13 and FAR 12. Seems acceptable to tailor provision 52.212, without importance.

Is it mandatory to state evaluation criteria importance when soliciting for commercial items/service? In this scenario, value exceeds SAT but under 7.5M. Authority cited within FAR 13.5, in conjunction with FAR 12. Thank you!!

Thank you for all of the viewpoints. I agree, both parties are at fault.

Question : Looking for recommendations regarding checklists, to be utilized pre solicitation and pre award phase. Im not seeking a comprehensive list, just the major criteria for which should be reviewed when soliciting and awarding under 10m. I’d like to keep the list simple, while addressing Buy American, applicable trade agreements, appropriately posted or justified (perhaps both) to formerly known FBO, FAR 19, etc. Any recommendations would be appreciated! Please add any heldful checklist documents. Thank you, Gabe

Best response thus far! Mutual error.

Thank you for stating your opinion.

Really Joel? a) A quotation is not an offer and, consequently, cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract The offer from the Government is the award document.

Perhaps it was an oversight by the CO.

Delivery and signature of vendor A (sf1449)