Justification why the purchase/service cannot logically and reasonably be made through a competitive bidding process, including consequences if not approved.

A list of the vendor’s/subcontractor’s unique qualifications, experience, etc.

A cost analysis, i.e., verifying the proposed cost data, the projections of data, and the evaluation of the specific elements of cost is necessary, unless reasonableness can be established on the basis of a catalog or market price of a commercial product sold in substantial quantities to the general public, or based on prices set by law or regulation.