A3_Determination of Limited Sources.pdf

Controlled by: DON, USMC, I&L HCA Controlled by: MARCORLOGCOM CUI Category(ies): PROCURE Limited Dissemination Control: DL ONLY POC: Jason Alexander 229-639-6037

CUI//SP-PROCURE//DL ONLY

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 COMMERICAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES

I. BACKGROUND:

1. As required by FAR 12.102(a) this memorandum documents the determination that, for this acquisition valued at or below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT), only one source is reasonably available. This memorandum further outlines the basis supporting that determination.

II. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM OR SERVICE:

Marine Depot Maintenance Command (MDMC) Production Plant Albany, GA has funded requirement for Camil FLTR-GS-GR-325, Qty 550/each, Camil FLTR-GS-XG-325, Qty: 96/ each and Camil Pamic Filters, Qty: 8/each. Estimate Total Cost: $196,408.62. Requested Delivery Date: 24 July 2026

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.

The Government requires CAMFIL APC HemiPleat® cartridge filters because they are the only brand proven to meet mandatory EPA and Marine Corps environmental performance standards for this equipment. Previous testing of non OEM alternatives showed that other manufacturers’ filters failed to sit properly, delivered insufficient filtration efficiency, and exhibited significantly reduced service life—approximately one third or less of the OEM lifespan. The Base Environmental Office conducts periodic EPA standard air output testing, and only CAMFIL APC filters have consistently passed

CUI Category(ies): PROCURE

Determination that Only One Source is Reasonably Available (Including Brand Name) – FAR Part 12 Acquisitions under the SAT all required compliance thresholds. CAMFIL APC’s proprietary HemiPleat® technology provides the filtration performance necessary to maintain regulatory compliance.

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:

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

CUI Category(ies): PROCURE

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

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