Overview

The government allows under FAR Part 6.3 for “contracting without providing for full and open competition” and provides authority to the contracting officer to award a sole source contract. This means your company may be able to use a J&A to effectively eliminate the competition for products, patented processes, construction, innovative technology, real estate leasing, BAA compliance, and more. 

Contracting officers can use J&A for up to $750,000 (simplified acquisition) and up to $75 Million with GS-15 or $100 Million with Senior Procurement Executive (ASAALT) approval. Unlike a socio-economic sole source (8a, WOSB, SDVOSB) procurement professionals often use J&As with any size company including large manufacturers of OEM products. Since 38% of ALL federal contract awards show a SINGLE response your company may qualify for sole source awards.

This briefing will explore the fundamentals of J&As, how they work, the various approvement levels, and how you can leverage J&As to support your marketing to federal stakeholders. 

Recommended attending personnel:

Recommended attendees for this briefing include 8A, WOSB, SDVOSB/VOSM, HUBZone, and companies with proprietary technology or processes. Large companies and small businesses that don’t have socio-economic certifications that are interested in winning through teaming and partnering are also encouraged to join in on this briefing.

Important: This briefing uses a Zoom-based communication connection via your network. This briefing will be accessible via phone if you are unable to connect online and recorded versions will be distributed with closed-caption for the hearing impaired. Instructions for login will be provided upon registration.