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Determination that Only One Source is Reasonably Available (Including Brand Name) – FAR Part 12 Acquisitions under the SAT

V 1.6 (20 December 2023)

MEMORANDUM TO THE FILE

Subj: DETERMINATION THAT ONLY ONE SOURCE IS REASONABLY

AVAILABLE FOR A FAR PART 12 ACQUISITION UNDER THE SIMPLIFIED

ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

I. BACKGROUND:

1. FAR 12.102(a) states for acquisitions valued at or below the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT), document the decision that only one source is available and the basis for the decision.

II. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM OR SERVICE:

Combat Logistics Battalion 8 (CLB-8) requires the specific "2nd Line Elite EOD Tool

Kit" manufactured by Tactical Electronics. This brand-name product is a man-portable

(37 lbs) modular backpack system that integrates highly specialized tools into four distinct sub-kits (Diagnostic, Rapid Action, Manual Access, and Power Access) for explosive ordnance disposal. The equipment is mission-critical to establish and support

CLB-8 operations center. The kits will be utilized by EOD technicians in deployed environments to conduct explosive ordnance diagnostic, access, and render-safe operations. The required delivery date is the soonest available date to prevent any gaps in mission capabilities.

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. ___ OTHER REASONS.

B. _X_ BRAND NAME. Item required must be a brand name, product, or feature of a product, particular to one manufacturer. Combat Logistics Battalion (CLB-8) requires the

“2nd Line Elite EOD Tool Kit" manufactured by Tactical Electronics. A "brand name or

Controlled by: DON, USMC, I&L HCA

Controlled by: MCI-EAST

CUI Category(is): PROCURE

Limited Dissemination Control: DL ONLY

POC: MCI-EAST RCO PERSONNEL

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Determination that Only One Source is Reasonably Available (Including Brand Name) – FAR Part 12 Acquisitions under the SAT equal" description cannot be used because introducing an alternate brand would require

EOD technicians to utilize unfamiliar tool configurations during high-stress, explosive render-safe operations, introducing unacceptable safety risks. The Tactical Electronics brand-name kit is the only system that meets the Government's essential requirements for:

1. Standardized Interoperability: It uniquely integrates a proprietary, modular sub-kit system (Diagnostic, Rapid Action, Manual Access, Power Access) into a specific backpack platform (Mystery Ranch Blackjack LT 35) that aligns with CLB-8's current tactical SOPs.

2. Critical Safety Tolerances: It is the only kit that includes the mandated True-RMS capable diagnostic tools (Fluke 87V and 771 Milliamp Clamp Meter) required to safely diagnose live wires in high-threat environments.

Market research (reviewing competitors like EOD Gear) confirmed that other companies'

"2nd Line" kits provide fragmented capabilities, lack the required modular Cordura integration, or fail to include the necessary True-RMS safety ratings. These alternative commercial kits cannot be modified to meet the agency’s minimum needs without incurring substantial additional costs. Furthermore, procuring an alternate brand would force CLB-8 to halt deployment readiness to rewrite unit-level safety protocols and conduct extensive retraining on the new tool loadouts.

C. ___URGENT AND COMPELLING. The supplies or services are of such unusual and compelling urgency that the Government would be seriously injured unless the agency is permitted to limit the number of sources from which it solicits bids or proposals. Urgent requirements are supplies or services that will result in a work stoppage, or are mission critical and the routine processing time would result in injury to the Government. The determination that the procurement for the above item/service is an urgent and compelling requirement is based on the following:

1. Date on which the requirement was first identified:

2. Required delivery date/period of performance:

3. Explanation of why delivery/commencement of services by the date mentioned above is required:

V. CERTIFICATIONS:

Determination that Only One Source is Reasonably Available (Including Brand Name) – FAR Part 12 Acquisitions under the SAT

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.

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.

Signature Name (Printed) / Phone # Date

Distribution List for DL ONLY Limited Dissemination Control

Colin J. White 04/23/2026

910-451-1019David R. Bovee

321-351-2784

04/23/2026

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• MCFCS Personnel

• MCI-EAST RCO Personnel

• LB Personnel

• Procurement Team Personnel (to include but not limited to: Legal, Customers/Requirements Owners, Source Selection Personnel, Small Business

Representatives)

• Any other individual designated by the KO