Brand Name - FY24 WSD Software Dev Laptops 07-02-2024.pdf

MEMORANDUM TO THE FILE

Subj: USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION FOR AN

ACQUISITION UNDER THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

FY24 Warfighter Support Division (WSD) Software Development Laptops

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 is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

II. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM OR SERVICE:

Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity (MCTSSA) provides test and engineering support services for Marine Corps Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cybersecurity, and Intelligence (C5I) systems throughout their acquisition lifecycle. As part of Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM), MCTSSA conducts testing and evaluation for Marine Corps major weapon system Programs of Record (POR).

This procurement is for six (6 each) brand name HP laptops to support WSD software development work. The requested contract need date is 15 August 2024.

MCTSSA’s WSD Software Development Laptop (brand name HP) technical requirements/specifications are outlined in Table 1 below:

Table 1

Six (6 Each) Total HP TAA Compliant Laptops with the following configuration:

Item Number Manufacturer Description Quantity HP HPRCTODSCRTX5000Ada1

6GBi7-13850HXfBLnWWA

1 TAA Designated Country 6 2 OST Win 11 Pro 64 6 3 OS Localization 6 4 16.0 6

AGWQUXGADRMUWVALE

D500w5MPIR120Hzbnt

5 128GB (4x32GB) DDR5 5600 SODIMM Mem

6 2TB PCIe 2280 NVMe TLC SSD 6 7 Intel BE200 Wi-Fi 7 +BT 5.4 vPro WLAN 6 8 Fprnt Sen Incl 6 9 VS XL 95Whr FstCrg 8 cell

Battery

10 HP 230W SLM 4.5mm PFC Smart AC ADPT

11 Country Localization 6 12 1/1/0 Warranty 6 13 Pre-Boot UEFI Wi-Fi support 6 14 AMT Disabled 6 15 HP Tamper Lock 6 16 Standard Packaging 6 17 No WWAN 6 18 C13 Premium 1.0m stkr Power Cord 6 19 Electronic Energy Star labeling (EStar) 6 20 Preinstall HEVC CODEC 6 21 Electronic TCO Certified labeling 6 22 Core i7 sz3 G13 Label 6

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.

MCTSSA requires brand name HP solution to meet its WSD Software Development Laptop requirements. These laptops must be brand name HP in order to integrate with command and control (C2) applications on fielded HP hardware and sub-components designed by the PORs.

If brand name HP laptops aren’t procured, MCTSSA will be required to utilize other sub-components causing significant integration challenges when running C2 applications. There are no suitable substitutes – WSD Software Development Laptop solutions other than brand name HP will considerably degrade MCTSSA’s ability to meet mission requirements.

C. ___UNUSUAL AND COMPELLING URGENCY. 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/APPROVALS:

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.

Edgar P. Valles, Requirements Owner Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity (MCTSSA)

B. Certification/Approval. See FAR 13.501

Marlanea M. Kirkbride, Contracting Officer Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity (MCTSSA)