A3_JA_SAP_MTOMRO Annual Maint TechSupp.pdf

MEMORANDUM TO THE FILE

Subj: JUSTIFICATION FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION

FOR A FAR PART 13 ACQUISITION UNDER THE SIMPLIFIED

ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

I. BAC KG RO UND :

I. FAR 13.106-1 (b)( I )(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)(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:

Continued support and maintenance for COTS MRP II software including Networks MTO, Networks MRO, Workbenches (Capacity, BOM, and Planner), API's & I-Loader connectivity tools (if option is exercised), Microfocus COBOL, DCI, and associated licensed products purchased by Marine Depot Maintenance Command that is in use at the Marine Depot Maintenance Command Production Plants, Barstow, CA and Albany, GA.

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):

I. _X_ 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. BRAND NAME

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

V 1.3 (28 June 2018)

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

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.

Signature

Klinton Torbert (229) 6395342 11 August 2021 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 ALEXANDER.JASON.CARL.1275814802 Digitally signed by ALEXANDER.JASON.CARL.1275814802

Date: 2021.08.24 15:35:56 -04'00'