8. DFOPT

SUBJECT: Determination and Findings

Exercise of Option - Contract #

For (Brief Description Title)

TO: The File

FROM:

Contracting Officer

Upon the basis of the following findings and determination, the proposed option # may be executed pursuant to the contract clause FAR 52-217-9, "Option To Extend the Term of the Contract."

I. FINDINGS

a. has indicated the need to exercise option # to provide . Option # was unfunded in the original contract.

b. submitted a Procurement Request No. , dated , in the amount of $ to fund the option requirements.

c. The exercise of the option is the most advantageous method of fulfilling the Government's need, price and other factors considered.

(1) Price - The total negotiated price for the option is $ . The contract price, including the option, was determined fair and reasonable based upon both cost and price analysis. All prices, including option # , were negotiated prior to contract award. Discussions with , indicate that the negotiated price is still fair and reasonable for these services.

(2) Other factors -

d. The contractor, , is responsible within the meaning of FAR 9.104-1 "General Standards" and is not listed on GSA's "Consolidation of Debarred, Suspended and Ineligible Contractors," dated: .

II. DETERMINATION

Based on the findings presented above, I hereby determine that option # to provide " " is in accordance with the contract terms and conditions and the requirements of FAR part 17; and is the most advantageous method of acquiring these needed services for the Government.

revised: (11/03/2000)

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