Absence of Competition Memorandum-MESA Dopescope KO SIGNED.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- W50S8525QA010
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This Absence of Competition Memorandum documents the sole-source justification for purchasing a Mobility Enhanced Spectrum Analyzer (MESA) and Dopescope from Research Electronics International (REI). The document confirms that REI is the only manufacturer and supplier of the MESA available to the US Government, meeting specific performance standards required by military services and the Department of Defense, specifically for the Army Counterintelligence Service (CGCIS) and Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM).
The memorandum cites Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b), which allows contracting officers to solicit from a single source when only one responsible source can satisfy agency requirements. The document notes that a Price Fair and Reasonable Determination will be accomplished prior to award, and the procurement will use simplified acquisition procedures. The solicitation (W50S8525QA010) is a Total Small Business Set-Aside, with the government intending to award to the lowest-priced technically acceptable quote from the Michigan Army National Guard.
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| W50S8525QA010-Solicitation Provisions and Clauses.pdf | ||
| Solicitation - W50S8525QA010 Mesa and Dopescope.pdf |
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A.03.11.01 Absence of competition memorandum Ver.1 26 May 2017
ABSENCE OF COMPETITION MEMORANDUM
(SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES)
1. FAR 13.106-1(b) states that contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source to be reasonably available.
2. I determine only one source to be reasonably available based one of the following circumstances:
Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy Agency requirements.
Unusual and compelling urgency
Industrial mobilization
International agreement
Authorized or required by statute
National security
Public interest
3. The Mobility Enhanced Spectrum Analyzer (MESA) and Dopescope is required by the Army Counterintelligence Service (CGCIS) and Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM).
Research Electronics International (REI) is the sole manufacturer and supplier of the MESA only available to the US Government, to meet performance standards set by the military services and the Department of Defense.
4. Note that this determination satisfies the requirements of FAR 13.106-1(b) & FAR 13.106-
3(b)(3)(i). The requirement to prepare a written justification IAW FAR 6.303 does not apply to purchases using simplified acquisition procedures.
5. A Price Fair and Reasonable Determination will be accomplished prior to award.
Prepared By: Approved By:
COR Contracting Officer
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| SENSKA.ANDREA.MARIE.1365036140 |
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