Part 5308 - Required Sources of Supplies and Services

(h)(3)(ii)(C) See MP5301.601(a)(i). for approval of a T&M/LH order with a total performance period, including options, that is more than three years.

(a)(3)(ii) See MP5301.601(a)(i). for approval to award a single-award Blanket Purchase Agreement with an estimated value exceeding $100 million (including any options).

(b)(3)(ii)(C) See MP5301.601(a)(i) for approval of a written determination that access through e-Buy is not in Government's interest.

(a)-(d) Justification Approvals

See DAFFARS 5306.304 (a) for the approving officials for proposed orders or BPAs using the limited or sole source justification at FAR 8.405-6. See the tailorable Limited Sources Justification and Approval (J&A) template. See DAFFARS 5306.303-1-90 for “Bridge Actions.”

Refer to the AbilityOne Procurement Guidebook for acquiring products and services under 41 U.S.C., chapter 85 from nonprofit agencies employing people who are blind or severely disabled.

5308.707 Prices

Contracting Officers are required to obtain the Fair Market Price (FMP) Determination from the U.S. Ability One Commission prior to contract award. Please note that the self-inspection program at DAFFARS MP5301.601-91 reviews compliance with this requirement for contracts awarded under the AbilityOne program.

Contracting Officers are required to obtain the Fair Market Price (FMP) Determination from the U.S. Ability One Commission prior to contract award. Please note that the self-inspection program at DAFFARS MP5301.601-91 reviews compliance with this requirement for contracts awarded under the AbilityOne program.