A03_Sole Source Justification and Approval_Redacted.pdf

This is a Memorandum to File documenting a determination that only one source is reasonably available for a FAR Part 12 acquisition under the simplified acquisition threshold.

The procurement concerns Ghost Labs UAS Kits required as training aids for building drones to provide Counter UAS capabilities for the 2d Marine Expeditionary Force. The contracting officer has determined to solicit from only one source based on two primary justifications. First, Ghost Labs holds exclusive licensing agreements as the only authorized Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) distributor or technical representative for the standardized Counter-UAS kit, which is mission-critical to the 2d Marine Expeditionary Force. The exclusivity is justified on grounds that procuring kits from alternative brands would directly compromise mission readiness and operational effectiveness by negating hours of invested time spent developing building and programming procedures with Ghost Labs kits previously procured. Standardization ensures rapid deployment, complete interchangeability of parts, and streamlined building and programming procedures. Second, the contracting officer has marked "Restrictive Rights" as an applicable basis, indicating Ghost Labs has established proprietary rights, limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights, or secret processes in the item or service required. The document includes certification sections for both the technical requirements specialist and the contracting officer, along with a distribution list limited to DoD community personnel including MCFCS, LB, and designated procurement team members. The determination is classified CUI/SP-PROCURE/DL ONLY with limited dissemination control.