Attachment D - JOFOC.pdf

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This document is a Single Source Justification under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) pursuant to FAR 13.106-1(b)(1).

The justification is for the Department of State's Office of Acquisition Management to procure HESCO MIL 1 Unit, Beige, NSN 5680-99-835-7866 deployable protective barriers on behalf of the Department of Defense Office (DOD) of Defense Cooperation (ODC) at U.S. Embassy Belgrade, Serbia. The barriers are essential for securing a military base and enhancing the South Base Peacekeeping Operation Training and Exercise area. The Contracting Officer has determined that HESCO is the sole manufacturer of these military-specific deployable security barriers, and no other competitors exist in the market to fulfill the specific requirements. Acquiring these barriers is crucial to fulfilling the ODC's mission objective of enhancing relations between the U.S. and Serbian Armed Forces.

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SINGLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION UNDER THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD (SAT)

PURSUANT TO FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity:

This is a justification to solicit from a single source for an acquisition being conducted by the Department of State’s Office of Acquisition Management on behalf of the Department of Defense Office (DOD) of Defense Cooperation (ODC) at U.S. Embassy Belgrade, Serbia.

2. A description of the supplies or services required:

The requirement is to provide materials for the Serbian Armed Forces. One of the material requirements are security barriers which shall be from brand HESCO, specifically HESCO MIL 1 Unit, Beige, NSN 5680-99-835-7866 deployable protective barriers, essential for securing a military base. This will allow the Office of Defense Cooperation, U.S. Embassy Serbia to accomplish enhancement of South Base Peacekeeping Operation Training and Exercise area to increase capability for training.

3. An identification of the circumstances that preclude competition:

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1), the Contracting Officer has deemed only one source reasonably available based on the following:

Brand-name

4. Supporting information and facts.

HESCO is the sole manufacturer of deployable security barriers specifically designed for military purposes. Acquiring these barriers is crucial for the Office of Defense Cooperation (ODC) to fulfill its mission objective of enhancing relations between the U.S. and Serbian Armed Forces. No other manufacturer can fulfill the specific requirements for these security barriers. This exclusive need underscores the importance of procuring HESCO barriers to ensure the project's success and maintain the highest standards of security. There are no other competitors in the market for this item.

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM OFFICE SIGNATURE:

Marshal Carpenter Date Deputy ODC Chief

ODC/BAO

APPROVAL

CO SIGNATURE:

Nicolas A. Wilhelm Date Contracting Officer

A/OPE/AQM/IP/RPSO

8/6/24

8/7/2024

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