Guidehouse - Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition Redacted

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Completion Instructions: The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has established a standard template for the preparation of a J&A for Other Than Full and Open Competition. If this is an 8(a) set -aside, please note this form is not required unless the acquisition is valued (including all options) at greater than $22 million. This template is NOT applicable for actions using simplified acquisition procedures (FAR Part 13), Federal Supply Schedule orders (FAR 8.4) or task or delivery orders subject to fair opportunity (FAR 16.505). Tailor all aspects of this template to the individual acquisition. Consult FAR Subpart 6.3 for guidance. An addendum may be added in case additional space is needed.
When this document is printed, the blue italic instructions are automatically deleted on the printed version. Acquisition Title: Clinical Protocol Coordinator 4
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Agency:

Acquisition Year (FY): 26
Author and Title:

2. Description of Action:

Nature:

✔ New Requirement

Follow-on Requirement

Modification to Existing Purchase Order/Contract Number: Pricing:

Firm-Fixed Price

Time & Materials

Cost

Other:
Funds:

OMA

Other Funds:

Name of Proposed Contractor(s): Guidehouse Digital LLC
Street Address:
City, State, Zip:

3. Description of Services or Supplies:

Basis for Approval (FAR 6.303-1(d)):

Individual Basis

Class Basis

The total estimated value of the proposed action, including all options is $ As applicable, briefly describe the services or supplies required to meet the agency's needs, including make & model number where appropriate. Include quantities of supplies or period of performance for services. Provide information for any options included. If the action is a modification to an existing contract, distinguish clearly between t he work covered by the original contract and the work to be obtained by the proposed modification. Under this task order, the contractor will provide support to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the Clinical Center, Department of Perioperative Medicine. The primary objective is to provide services and deliverables through performance support services to our ongoing clinical trials.

4. Authority and Rationale: Identify the statutory authority, FAR title and FAR citation permitting other than full and open competition. It may be one of the following most commonly used citations by the operating divisions of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), but other exceptions may apply per FAR Subpart 6.3.