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10 USC 2304(c)(1) Only One Responsible Source (or Limited Sources)

• 10 USC 2304(c)(1) Only One Responsible Source (or Limited Sources)

• Guidance located at FAR 6.302-1 and DFARS 206.302-1
• Applies when only one responsible source available, or a limited number of sources can satisfy the requirement
• Appropriate when impediments are known to exist
• Even if more than one potential source exists
• Example: A follow-on contract is planned for highly specialized services, award to any other source would result in the duplication of costs or unacceptable delays
• Key points for justification
• Ability to validate assumptions regarding the specified sources unique capabilities
• Identify all sources that expressed interest in the requirement, and details regarding the evaluation of their capabilities
• Thoroughly describe unique capabilities or qualifications that form basis of the justification
• If absence of required data or limited rights data involved: Document the actions taken to obtain missing data or to validate, challenge or otherwise remove the impediment