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Determination that Only One Source is Reasonably Available (Including Brand Name) – FAR Part 13 Acquisitions under the SAT

V 1.6 (20 December 2023)

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. X OTHER REASONS.

MCIOC requires a specialized software solution capable of advanced narrative analysis, real-time data visualization, and integrated training support. These capabilities are essential for operational planning, strategic communications, and information environment assessments. The

Narrative Intelligence Dashboard must meet stringent technical and functional specifications unique to MCIOC’s mission.

PeakMetrics Inc. is the sole brand-name provider capable of delivering a solution that fully aligns with MCIOC’s requirements.

No other known vendor offers a comparable product with the same level of capability, integration, and mission alignment. The uniqueness of the solution and its direct relevance to

MCIOC’s operational needs justify the sole source approach.

PeakMetrics Inc. is registered and active on SAM.gov, and is classified as a small business under NAICS 513210 – Software Publishers. Awarding this contract to PeakMetrics

Inc. supports the federal government’s small business utilization goals and complies with FAR

19.502-2(b), which mandates small business set-asides when there is a reasonable expectation that at least one responsible small business can fulfill the requirement. Accordingly, this requirement will be a 100% set-aside for small business.

Determination that Only One Source is Reasonably Available (Including Brand Name) – FAR Part 13 Acquisitions under the SAT

V 1.6 (20 December 2023)

The requirement is issued in accordance with FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services) and FAR Subpart 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures) utilizing non-competitive procedures. The solicitation will be posted on SAM.gov, the Governmentwide

Point of Entry (GPE).

B. ___ BRAND NAME

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: