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

V 1.4 (03 October 2022)

MEMORANDUM TO THE FILE J & A Number: 15010

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:

HD Inspection Camera Systems with accessories Part Number: HDVI-10A-MC16-3.5ZS, 2 each. This camera system is used to inspect Government Owen Tanks (fluid) without the user having to enter a confined space. These Camera Systems also creates a reduction of safety hazards and lead times with

NDT inspections of the 970 Tanker.

III. THE DETERMINATION FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION IS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING (select all that apply):

A. _X_ 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. _X_ EXCLUSIVE LICENSING AGREEMENTS.

The HD Inspection Camera Systems is only available from Zistos Corporation (Cage: 3KMC3) the

Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). There is only one authorized distributor for the Georgia area for these items Advanced Inspection Technologies (Cage 53XB9). Zistos Corp. only has one company

Advanced Inspection Technologies Incorporated for distribution in the Georgia area, which is the only company available to provide these type of camera systems to the Marine Base.

3. ___ OTHER REASONS.

B. ___ BRAND NAME

Item required must be a brand name, product, or feature of a product, particular to one manufacturer.

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

V 1.4 (03 October 2022)

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:

4. If appropriate, include any additional pertinent information.

IV. 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.

_________________________ Adam J. Whitten / 229-639-8632 1 May 2023

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.

_________________________ George Tipton III / 229-639-6418 1 May 2023

Signature Name (Printed) / Phone # Date