A-3. 22PBNVC Sole Source.pdf

Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition – FAR Part 13 Acquisitions under the SAT

M54900-22-SU-PBNVC

USMB

V 1.3 (28 June 2018)

MEMORANDUM TO THE FILE

Subj: JUSTIFICATION FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION FOR A FAR PART 13 ACQUISITION UNDER THE

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

I. BACKGROUND:

1. FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) states for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, Contracting Officers may solicit from one source if the Contracting Officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand-name or industrial mobilization).

2. As required by FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)(i), this memorandum explains the absence of competition for this acquisition, as only one source will be solicited for this requirement (or for a portion of the requirement) and the requirement (or portion of the requirement to be sole-sourced) is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

II. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM OR SERVICE:

Rental of Concert Hall and Arts Center to support U.S. Marine Band's FY22 Concert Series as set forth by Headquarters Marine Corps, to include all incedental services and usage of equipment expounded by a

Concert Hall contractual agreement.

III. THE DETERMINATION FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION IS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING (select all that apply):

A. ___ ONLY ONE RESPONSIBLE SOURCE (select all that apply):

1. ___ RESTRICTIVE RIGHTS. The source has established proprietary rights, limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights or secret processes in the item or service required.

2. ___ EXCLUSIVE LICENSING AGREEMENTS. The item or service is only available from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), or there is only one authorized distributor or technical representative for the OEM.

3. X OTHER REASONS.

The minimum requirements are specified below and provide all associated requirements.

Rental package for rental hall and recording sessions must include the following:

1. Basic rental rates for each performance in the Auditorium

2. Concert Grand Piano (20 days)

3. Piano Tuning (20 total)

4. Projector and screen rental

5. Follow spots

6. Campus Police (40 hours total, 10 concerts for 4 hours each concert)

7. Lead Technician (no more than 48 hours total)

8. Access to loading dock, corridors, dressing rooms, backstage, & stage areas

Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition – FAR Part 13 Acquisitions under the SAT

M54900-22-SU-PBNVC

USMB

V 1.3 (28 June 2018)

9. Custodial support to open & close facility

10. House stage lighting system with basic white stage wash

11. Music stands, standard orchestra chairs, conductor's podium

12. Facility access beginning four hours prior to concert time

13. The concert hall must be located within 10 miles from Marine Barracks Washington.

14. Audience size: 950-1,000

15. Stage dimensions: 44’ x 58’

There are no other Halls that meet the above criterion.

V. CERTIFICATIONS:

A. Technical / Requirements Certification: I certify that the facts and representation under my cognizance which are included in this justification are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

K.Woltanski__ GySgt Kathryn S. Woltanski / 202-433-5689 24 Sep 2021

Signature Name (Printed) / Phone # Date

B. Contracting Officer Certification: I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

____________________ MSgt Michael T. Condon 703-784-3594 24 Nov 2021

Signature Name (Printed) / Phone # Date