Final MRX Sole Source Justification Redacted.pdf

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Determination that Only One Source is Reasonably Available (Patriot Group International) FAR Part 13 Acquisitions under the SAT

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MEMORANDUM TO THE FILE

Subj: DETERMINATION THAT ONLY ONE SOURCE IS REASONABLY

AVAILABLE 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:

The services required are for a highly specialized red cell surveillance team to support the Counterintelligence & Human Intelligence (CI/HUMINT) Company's

Mission Rehearsal Exercise (MRX)

Intended Use: The services are to provide a realistic and adaptive adversary for the training audience, manage all participant lodging, and provide expert evaluation based on a specific set of sensitive Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) known here of instruction (POI) developed by the source for

Period of Performance: The period of performance will commence upon award, with the exercise execution phase running from 28 July to 15 August 2026.

III. THE DETERMINATION FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION IS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING (select all that apply):

A. _X_ ONLY ONE RESPONSIBLE SOURCE (select all that apply):

1. _X_ RESTRICTIVE RIGHTS. The source has established proprietary rights, limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights or secret processes in the item or service required.

The required training support services rely entirely on the application and evaluation of a highly specialized, sensitive TTPs curriculum known as the "Buzzard POI. This POI, along with its associated training methodologies, tactical evaluation rubrics, and technical signature feedback mechanisms, was developed specifically by the proposed source, and is not owned or controlled by the government. has established proprietary rights and limited data rights in the "Buzzard" POI and its associated tradecraft.

Determination that Only One Source is Reasonably Available (Patriot Group International) FAR Part 13 Acquisitions under the SAT

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Item required must be a brand name, product, or feature of a product, particular to one manufacturer.

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.

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

Determination that Only One Source is Reasonably Available (Patriot Group International) FAR Part 13 Acquisitions under the SAT

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Distribution List for DL ONLY Limited Dissemination Control

MCFCS Personnel

LB Personnel

Procurement Team Personnel (to include but not limited to: Legal, Customers/Requirements Owners, Source Selection Personnel, Small Business Representatives)

Any other individual designated by the KO