DnF_Single-Source_FAR_13-106-1_25Aug22.pdf

References: FAR 13.106-1 SOFARS & DCG Part 13 MARSOC G4 Contracting Branch DnF Form – SAP Single Source v 13May2019

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

Marine Forces Special Operations Command

PSC Box 20116, Camp Lejeune, NC 28542-0116

DETERMINATION AND FINDINGS

DETERMINATION FOR SOLICITING FROM A SINGLE SOURCE (FAR 13.106-1(b)(1))

Subj: SCEPTE Online Professional –PR M20970290295

FINDINGS

Marine Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC), G3, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina has submitted a services requirement to: SCEPTE Online Professional the delivery will be 2 weeks ARO. The required supply will be sourced through 3dB-Labs, Inc based on the following:

1. The required supply are available from only one source. The required supply is deemed to be available only from the original source for highly specialized equipment. Award to any other source would result in substantial duplication of cost to the Government that is not expected to be recovered through competition.

2. The required services must be brand name specific to meet the minimum needs of the Government (MARSOC), and the single supplier is the only source for the brand name requirement. The services must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit and function) with existing systems presently installed/performing. 3dB Labs, Inc. is the Sole Source of all SCEPTRE software products. MARSOC has and this is the only software compatible with those existing systems.

Manufacturer/Contractor: 3DB LABS INC, 9050 Centre Pointe DR, STE 340 West Chester, Ohio 45069-9705; 34XG3

DETERMINATION

Based on the foregoing, it is hereby determined that the subject requirement involves services/supplies that must be sourced through the identified single responsible Contractor, and is within the concept set forth by FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). Therefore, award and execution of the contract is appropriate.

Date:_13 Sep 2022____ ______________________________________

CONTRACTING OFFICER (< SAT, $250K)

DETERMINATION AND FINDINGS