Drives cost savings

The task or delivery orders expected are so integrally related that only a single source can reasonably perform the work; or

The contract provides only for firm-fixed price (see FAR 16.202) task or delivery orders for –

• Products for which unit prices are established in the contract; or
• Services for which prices are established in the contract; or

Only one source is qualified and capable of performing the work at a reasonable price; or

It is necessary in the public interest to award the contract to a single source due to exceptional circumstances

• i.v. may not be delegated lower than the Senior Procurement Executive (as defined in DFARS 202)

Solicitation & contract must

• Solicitation & contract must

• Specify the period of performance, to include options;
• Specify the total minimum and maximum quantities;
• Include a statement of work, specifications, etc.;
• State the procedures Government will use in issuing orders, to include selection criteria and selection procedures;
• Identify ombudsman for all solicitations and contracts
• Include a description of the activities authorized to issue orders;
• Include authorization for placing oral orders, if applicable