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

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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. 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:

This request is for the acquisition of 400 Dell 27 inches 4K UHD Monitors (Part#S2721QS) and 6 Samsung 34 inches SJ55W Ultra WQHD 75Hz AMD FreeSync Monitors (Part# S2721QS). These monitors are to replace both Blount Island Command and Marine Corps Support Facility – Blount Island old monitors and enhanced display capabilities for work efficiency.

Description Manufacturer Part Number Quantity Samsung 34" SJ55W Ultra WQHD 75Hz AMD FreeSync Monitor

Samsung LS34J550WQNXZA 6

Dell 27 4K UHD Monitor - S2721QS Dell S2721QS 400

Requested Delivery Date: 18-29 September 2022.

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. Other reason not identified above. Provide details on mission impact if requirement is not solicited from only one source.

B. _X__ BRAND NAME

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

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This request is for the acquisition of two Brand Name Only (Samsung and

Dell Computer Monitors) that can only be provided by Samsung or a

Samsung authorized reseller. The requested Samsung computer monitors will become part of the Support Contracting Office monitor upgrade and the

Dell computer monitors will replace the old remaining 19” and 24” monitors for Blount Island Command (BIC) and Marine Corps Support Facility –

Blount Island (MCSF-BI) as part of the monitor refresh for FY23. All Blount

Island service technicians are trained, knowledgeable and experienced working with Samsung or Dell monitors and the compatibility of existing equipment thereby eliminating any requirement for follow on training.

Should BIC and MCSF-BI be required to convert to another brand of equipment the installation, configuration and equipment suite redesign will increase the total cost of ownership and likely result in reduced equipment readiness as it pertains to computer systems.

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.

____________________ Charles Stichberry/904-696-5641 _________

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