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

V 1.3 (28 June 2018)

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 the following peripherals and accessories for Marine Corps Prepositioning Program – Philippines (MCPP-PHIL) in support of Global Preposition Network (GPN) for the Marine Corps Support Facility - Blount Island (MCFS_BI) and Blount Island Command (BICmd). The IT peripherals and accessories are to support all DoD personnel both military, civilian, and contractors supporting the MCPP-PHIL in the Philippines to provide information technology capabilities for work efficiency.

Peripherals Description Manufacturer Part Number Quantity

32" ViewFinity UR59 4K UHD Curved Monitor

Samsung LU32R590CWNXZA 46

Dell 27 4K UHD Monitor Dell S2721QS 210

Accessories Description Manufacturer Part Number Quantity

HP USB-C Dock G5 HP 26D32AA#ABL 20 Dell Keyboard - Smartcard USB Dell FNCWX 120 Dell Optical Wired Mouse - MS116 Dell 15VVH 120 Kensington USB Hi-Fi Headphones with Mic - Headset

KENSINGTON K97601WW 50

Delivery Date: 15 days after the award contract.

Delivery Instructions: Deliver in bulk and palletized. Must coordinate with S6 POC (Charles Stichberry at 904-294-0841) to access the installation during delivery.

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

This request is for the acquisition of two specific Brand Name Only

(Samsung and Dell) that can only support the current laptops deployed within Blount Island Command and Marine Corps Support Facility Blount

Island refresh rate of 60 hertz issues. The specific models and brands provide the best display solution and had been tested to work with the current computer devices. 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. In addition, all listed accessories of brands and models are currently used within in the command.

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.

____________________ William V. Harper / 904-696-5007 ________

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.

____________________ William McGrattan / 904-696-5195 _________

Signature Name (Printed) / Phone # Date