JEFO SIGNED

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

Ames Research Center Building, Moffett Field, California Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity
Description of the action being approved: This justification documents the basis for issuing an order under the Western Regional Architect-Engineer Services(WRAES) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract using an exception to the Fair Opportunity process. Description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency’s needs: This action is a firm-fixed price for provide engineering and construction support for the replacement of existing domestic water piping. The objective is to restore the reliability of the domestic water infrastructure, including trenching and replacement of surface elements, at Moffett Field and select building segments within the Ames Research Center (ARC). The total estimated ($750K) of the proposed order is ($750K) and the estimated period of performance is (365 days) Identification of Exception to Fair Opportunity:
FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B), Only one awardee is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services ordered are unique or highly specialized.
Determination that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable: In the absence of price competition, the Government will determine price reasonableness using multiple price analysis techniques and, where necessary, limited cost analysis. The following steps will be taken:

1. Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE):

The proposed price will be evaluated against the Government’s IGCE. Variances will be analyzed to determine whether they are reasonable based on scope, level of effort, labor mix, and project conditions.

2. Comparison to Historical Prices:

The Government will compare the proposed labor rates, level of effort, and total price to historical prices paid for similar Architect-Engineer and construction support services under prior contracts, adjusting for scope, escalation, and site-specific conditions.

3. Market Research:

The Government will review available market data, including published labor rates, recent contract awards, and industry benchmarks, to assess the competitiveness of the proposed pricing.

4. Detailed Review of Cost Elements:

The Government will evaluate the proposed cost elements, including labor categories, labor rates, indirect rates (overhead, G&A), and profit/fee, to determine whether they are consistent with