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UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

MARINE CORPS INSTALLATIONS NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO

3250 CATLIN AVENUE

QUANTICO, VIRGINIA 22134-5001

Determination that Only One Source is Reasonably Available (Including Brand Name) –

FAR Part 12 Acquisitions under the SAT

V 1.6 (20 December 2023)

DISTRIBUTION: DoW COMMUNITY ONLY

MEMORANDUM TO THE FILE

Subj: DETERMINATION THAT ONLY ONE SOURCE IS REASONABLY

AVAILABLE FOR FAR PART 12 - COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES UNDER SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

I. BACKGROUND:

1. FAR Part 12 directs contracting activities to use procedures that are, to the maximum extent practicable, consistent with commercial practice.

2. As required by FAR 12.102(a), this document serves as the basis for the determination that only one source is reasonably available to satisfy the agency’s requirements. This determination explains the absence of competition for this acquisition; this is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

II. DESCIRPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES:

This requirement is for the PeakMetrics Narrative Intelligence Dashboard for five (5) users, including full access to all platform features and capabilities, as well as two in‑person and two virtual training sessions. The requirement has an ongoing need for a commercial software solution that delivers advanced analytic and visualization functionality to support mission requirements. These capabilities are critical for operational planning, strategic communications, and assessments aligned with the organization’s core responsibilities. The platform must meet defined technical and functional criteria and integrate seamlessly with existing Government systems.

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

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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.

This requirement is a follow‑on to a previous contract under which the incumbent contractor provided the required software platform. The system is currently in operational use, and continuity of service is necessary to maintain analytic baselines, preserve historical data, and avoid mission disruption. Due to the proprietary nature of the platform, including its underlying models, datasets, and analytic framework, no other vendor can assume or replicate the required functionality without significant loss of capability, duplication of cost, or unacceptable delays.

Market research conducted by the requiring activity indicates that the incumbent contractor remains the only responsible source capable of meeting all essential requirements. The contractor has confirmed that it is the exclusive provider of the required platform and that no authorized resellers or distributors exist.

The contractor’s solution provides the required analytic capabilities, visualization tools, training support, and compatibility with existing Government workflows. The contractor is an active

SAM.gov registrant and qualifies as a small business under the applicable NAICS code.

This acquisition will be conducted in accordance with FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial

Products and Commercial Services, and FAR 6.302‑1(b), Only One Responsible Source. A

Notice of Intent to Sole Source will be posted on SAM.gov to ensure transparency and allow any potential sources to respond.

The Government remains committed to promoting competition and will continue to monitor the marketplace for emerging technologies and vendors capable of meeting future requirements.

Should new solutions become available that align with mission needs, they will be evaluated for potential use in subsequent procurements.

B. ___ BRAND NAME

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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:

IV. DESCRIPTION OF EFFORTS MADE TO SOLICIT OFFERS FROM AS MANY

OFFERORS AS PRACTICABLE:

Market research included reviews of multiple commercial vendors. No alternative sources were identified that could meet the Government’s minimum requirements. The incumbent contractor is the sole provider of the required proprietary platform. A Notice of Intent will be posted on

SAM.gov to allow any interested parties to submit capability statements. Any responses will be evaluated to determine whether competition is feasible.

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.

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B. Contracting Officer Certification: I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.