SOFARS PART 5606
COMPETITION REQUIREMENTS
SUBPART 5606.3 - OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
(a) When multiple sources are included in a class J&A request, each source specified must be fully justified in accordance with FAR 6.303-2(a)(5).
(b) Only one of the statutory authorities provided by 10 U.S.C. 2304 will be cited in Paragraph 4 of the J&A format found in the USSOCOM Desktop Contracting Guide (DCG). If another statutory authority applies that will strengthen the justification for other than full and open competition, it may be cited in Paragraph 9 of the J&A format.
(c) A full scale J&A is not required for solicitations issued in accordance with FAR Part 13, however the justification must be documented in the contract file.
5606.303-90.1 Amended J&A (Changes/Increases/Decreases).
(a) The Contracting Officer shall amend the J&A and obtain approval at the required level (Attachment 5601-1) prior to awarding the contract or issuing a modification if any of the following circumstances occur:
(1) The contracting action increases the dollar value above the previous approved J&A,
(2) A change in the competitive strategy occurs that further reduces competition,
(3) A change in requirements occurs that affects the basis for the justification.
(b) A document entitled, "Amendment to Justification and Approval for Other than Full and Open Competition," maybe prepared in lieu of a new J&A using the same paragraph designations as the basic J&A. Paragraphs of the basic J&A not affected by the amendment should be annotated, "No Change." Multiple amendments should be numbered sequentially. The Contracting Officer shall submit a copy of the basic J&A along with the amended J&A to the appropriate approval level as listed in Attachment 5601-1.
(c) If the statutory authority for other than full and open competition is no longer applicable, or a different statutory authority now applies, a new J&A shall be completed.
SUBPART 5606.5 - COMPETITION ADVOCATES
Local Competition Advocates shall be recommended by the USSOCOM Competition Advocate General (CAG) and forward to the AE/SPE for approval and signature. Each Office Chief will be consulted when a new Competition Advocate is being considered for appointment.
HQ, United States Special Operations Command January 2001
Special Operations Acquisition and Logistics Center (SOAL-K)
SOFARS 5606