A3_JA Brand Name _Enclosure Saginaw.pdf

CUI//SP-PROCURE//DL ONLY

Determination that Only One Source is Reasonably Available (Including Brand Name) – FAR Part 13 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 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:

Saginaw Control & Engineering Stainless Enclosure, 48EL3612SS6LPPL. This is a component of 300 KVA Modular Transformer Assembly. This component houses all electrical connections and components.

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. _X_ OTHER REASONS.

B. _X_ BRAND NAME

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

Determination that Only One Source is Reasonably Available (Including Brand Name) – FAR Part 13 Acquisitions under the SAT

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

The Saginaw Control & Engineering Stainless Enclosure, 48EL3612SS6LPPL, is essential due to its precise design and dimensions, which were specifically selected for the 300 KVA Modular Transformer Assembly procured under Contract #M6700423P5027. This enclosure, purchased last year under Contract #M6700424P5016, aligns exactly with the technical requirements and is engineered to integrate seamlessly with the hardware and electrical components of the transformer assembly. Modifying alternative enclosures to meet these exact specifications would be technically challenging and could compromise safety, functionality, and compliance with the original design. Therefore, using the Saginaw Control & Engineering Stainless Enclosure, 48EL3612SS6LPPL, which aligns exactly with the technical requirements of the 300 KVA Modular Transformer Assembly procured under the current Contract #M6700424P5053, is crucial for effectively and safely meeting the government’s requirements.

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.

Determination that Only One Source is Reasonably Available (Including Brand Name) – FAR Part 13 Acquisitions under the SAT

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

• 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