Make an award to the source offering the best value in accordance with FAR 8.602(a)(4)(ii)-(v)
When FPI is determined to provide the best value, purchase the item in accordance with the procedures at http://www.unicor.gov
If FPI does NOT have a significant DoD market share, follow the procedures at FAR 8.6 –
If FPI does NOT have a significant DoD market share, follow the procedures at FAR 8.6 –
Conduct market research to determine whether the FPI item is comparable to supplies available from the private sector that best meet the Government’s needs in terms of price, quality, and time of delivery.
Prepare a written determination addressing comparability that includes supporting rationale.
This is a unilateral determination made at the discretion of the contracting officer – arbitration provisions do not apply.
