Applies when purchase supplies or services under an international agreement, treaty or written direction of a foreign government or international organization
Examples
The U.S. is to be reimbursed by a foreign nation, and that country has specified in written direction that the supplies or services be procured from a particular firm
The planned contract is for supplies to be used, or services to be performed in the sovereign territory of another country and the terms of the treaty or agreement specify or limit the sources to be solicited
Justification
A J&A is not required if the Head of the Contracting Activity prepares a document that describes the terms of an agreement or treaty or the written directions, such as a Letter of Offer and acceptance, that have the effect of requiring the use of other than competitive procedures
