Enterprise Wide Evidence

This contract action was not awarded competitively and is not 100% fixed price. Its Hybrid FFP and Cost. Rationale: Award action 47QRAA18D00AE 95332A26F00042 Executed was made on a sole-source basis to JBS International, Inc. for the “Development of Enterprise-Wide Evidence” requirement. The contract includes both fixed labor and reimbursable other direct costs (ODCs), making it a time-and-materials/labor-hour contract rather than strictly fixed-price. [47QRAA18D0...Executed | PDF] A competitive procurement was not feasible due to the unique qualifications and prior experience of the selected contractor, as documented in the supporting justification and acquisition record. The Government determined that only JBS International, Inc. could meet the technical and operational requirements within the required timeframe. The rationale for this approach is detailed in the J&A and supporting documentation in the files. This statement is provided to ensure compliance with FAR 5.705(b) and to clarify that the contract action is neither competitive nor fixed-price, avoiding any assumption to the contrary.