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The guide will help you answer questions such as: Do I need a J&A? What is the basis for the justification? What goes in the J&A? Who approves the J&A? How is the J&A processed?  The aim is to consolidate multiple levels of regulatory requirements into an easy to use guide.  In addition, this guide provides practical lessons learned, and contains references to the statutory and regulatory documents whenever possible. In cases where the text appears to be in contradiction with the cited regulation or statute, the latter takes precedence. Please notify HQ AFMC/PKP of any such instances of contradiction.\nThe requirement for preparing J&As is statutory. The 1984 legislation that established the J&A requirement is known as the Competition in Contracting Act (CICA). The law was codified in\n10 USC 2304 and is implemented in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 6 (as supplemented by DoD, Air Force, and Air Force Materiel Command). This guide is not intended to serve as a substitute for these regulations.  Therefore, as each topic is discussed, specific regulatory citations are provided.  This guide is current as of the date of publication. Updates will be issued as the regulations affecting J&As change.\nComments or suggestions regarding this guide may be provided to HQ AFMC/PKP, 4375 Chidlaw Road, Suite 6, Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-5006.\nPart 2\nWHEN IS A JUSTIFICATION & APPROVAL REQUIRED?\n10 USC 2304(c), as implemented by FAR Part 6, requires the use of full and open competition, unless permitted by one of seven statutory exceptions. If awarding a contract under “other than full and open competition” procedures, some form of written documentation is normally required.  Part 4 of this guide describes each of the seven statutory authorities for the use of “other than full and open competition” procedures.  Depending on the authority used, the specific form of written documentation will vary.  Examples include: Justification and Authorization (J&A), Determinations and Findings (D&F), or an International Agreement Competitive Restrictions (IACR) document.\nWritten documentation may also be required if awarding a contract using full and open competition after exclusion of one or more sources. If you are excluding a class or classes of sources in order to conduct a small business set\u001easide, or an 8(a) acquisition, no written justification or determination is required. If you are excluding one or more sources for other reasons, such as to maintain or develop alternative sources of supplies or services, a D&F must be prepared by the contracting officer (CO) and approved as prescribed in AFFARS 5306.202.  Refer to FAR 6.2 and supplements for procedures and guidance if you are conducting a full and open competition after exclusion of sources.\n“Full & open competition” is specifically defined in the statute as well as in Part 6 this guide. 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