Question

Given the acquisition environment and circumstances described in the BSVD Program documents, do you recommend contracting without providing for full and open competition for the BSVD bio-sensor contract? Preface your response with either of the following: "Yes, we recommend contracting without providing for full and open competition" or "No, we do not recommend contracting without providing for full and open competition." Note: References to the specific FAR exceptions to full and open competition are not necessary, as these will be addressed in question 2(b). Focus your response on the facts presented in the case and what you find appropriate in relation to conducting full and open competition or limiting competition. Provide at least three facts from the case that support your rationale and explain how these facts lead to your conclusion.

Answer 1

No, we do not recommend contracting without providing for full and open competition. There is sufficient evidence that the necessary BSVD is only available from the original source, NanoTech, and that use of any other contractor would create unacceptable delays in fulfilling the need.