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MEMORANDUM TO THE FILE

Subj: FAR SUBPART 8.4 LIMITED SOURCES JUSTIFICATION

I. BACKGROUND:

A. FAR 8.405-6 states that orders placed, or BPAs established under Federal Supply Schedules are exempt from the requirements in FAR Part 6. However, an ordering activity must justify its action when restricting consideration. This memorandum documents the justification for limiting sources, in accordance with FAR 8.405-6(c).

B. This acquisition is conducted under the authority of the Multiple-Award Schedule Program (see

FAR 8.401).

II. IDENTIFICATION OF THE AGENCY AND CONTRACTING ACTIVITY:

This acquisition is being conducted by the Department of the Navy, under the Headquarters Marine Corps, Installation and Logistics (HQMC, I&L) Head of the Contracting Activity (HCA).

The executing contracting office is MARCORLOGCOM Contracts Department.

III. NATURE AND/OR DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTION BEING APPROVED

The Government intends to issue a single Purchase Order on a Brand Name basis to Lumen Technologies Government Solutions, Inc. in support of Marine Depot Maintenance Command Information Technology Department.

IV. DESCRIPTION OF THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED TO MEET THE AGENCY’S

NEEDS (INCLUDING THE ESTIMATED VALUE):

1.ReAccess Government Intense Computer Part #PL-GOV-INT-100 $11,615.56 2.ReAccess/PowerLine Government 100GB Part #PL-GOV-ADS-10 $27.02

3. ReAccess/PowerLine Government 100 Part #PL-GOV-SEAT-100 $2,701.51

4. Mixed Reality Solution Part #XR-GOV-PL-1 $11,340.94

V. THE DETERMINATION TO LIMIT SOURCES IS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING AUTHORITY

AND SUPPORTING RATIONALE (select all that apply):

A. ___ AN URGENT AND COMPELLING NEED EXISTS, AND FOLLOWING THE

PROCEDURES IN FAR 8.405-2 OR 8.405-3 WOULD RESULT IN UNACCEPTABLE

DELAYS (FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(A)):

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:

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

Market research: A GSA Advantage search was conducted which resulted in finding all products that are needed for this requirement from the sole source, Intact Partners Inc.

B. ___ ONLY ONE SOURCE IS CAPABLE OF PROVIDING THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES

REQUIRED AT THE LEVEL OF QUALITY REQUIRED BECAUSE THE SUPPLIES OR

SERVICES ARE UNIQUE OR HIGHLY SPECIALIZED (FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B)) (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.

C. ___ IN THE INTEREST OF ECONOMY AND EFFICIENCY, THE NEW WORK IS A

LOGICAL FOLLOW-ON TO AN ORIGINAL FEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULE ORDER

(FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(C)):

The original order was placed in accordance with the applicable Federal Supply Schedule ordering procedures. The original order or BPA was not issued under sole-source or limited-sources procedures.

D. _X__ ITEMS PECULIAR TO ONE MANUFACTURER (FAR 8.405-6(b)):

An item peculiar to one manufacturer can be a particular brand name, product, or a feature of a product, peculiar to one manufacturer. A brand name item, whether available on one or more schedule contracts, is an item peculiar to one manufacturer.

VI. DETERMINATION THAT THE ORDER OR BPA REPRESENTS THE BEST VALUE:

The Contracting Officer has determined that the order or BPA covered by this justification will represent the best value to the Government. Fair and reasonable pricing will be determined in accordance with DoD Class Deviation 2014-O0011 using the proposal analysis techniques at

FAR 15.404-1.

VII. DESCRIPTION OF THE MARKET RESEARCH CONDUCTED AMONG SCHEDULE

HOLDERS:

A discussion of the market research conducted among schedule holders and the results, or a reason market research was not conducted, is included in Section V, above.

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VIII. ACTIONS TAKEN TO REMOVE OR OVERCOME BARRIERS:

None

VIII. CERTIFICATIONS, REVIEWS, AND APPROVALS:

TECHNICAL/REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION

I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in this justification are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Technical Cognizance:

Signature Name (Printed) Phone No. Date

Requirements Cognizance:

_____________________ _Tiffany King______ _2296397858___10/30/2024__ Signature Name (Printed) Phone No. Date

LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW

I have determined that this Justification is legally sufficient.

Signature Name (Printed) Phone No. Date

CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

I certify that this Justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I hereby approve the solicitation of limited sources for the subject procurement, as described herein.

___________ __________ Signature Name (Printed) Phone No. Date

HOLLIS.CHRISTA.C.1

280280883

Digitally signed by

HOLLIS.CHRISTA.C.1280280883

Date: 2024.10.29 12:27:56 -04'00'

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Distribution List for DL ONLY Limited Dissemination Control

MCFCS 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

Controlled by: DON, USMC, I&L HCA Controlled by: MARCORLOGCOM MCFCS CUI Category(ies): PROCURE Limited Dissemination Control: DL ONLY POC: MARCORLOGCOM Contracts Department