M37898-17-SU-CT002_-_Sole_Source_JA.pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

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Section A: General Contract Information

Contracting Activity: 6th Contracting Squadron / LGCB Purchase Request/ Identification Number:

M37898-17-SU-CT002 /

JA-17-004

Project/Program Name: Marine Corps Historical Uniforms Estimated Contract Cost (including Options):

$46,980.00

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

This requirement is for Marine Corps Historical Uniforms to include all of the items required for a complete uniform, excluding weapons. A complete, wearable uniform required for each of the following identified uniforms:

The American Revolution Marine Regulation Dress - 1 EA estimated at $4,475.00

War of 1812 Service Dress - 1 EA estimated at $4,875.00

Mexican War Fatigue Dress - 1 EA estimated at $3,650.00

American Civil War M1859 Undress - 1 EA estimated at $3,850.00

Spanish American War M1892 Undress - 1 EA estimated at $3,480.00

Philippine Insurrection M1892/98 Campaign - 1 EA estimated at $2,550.00

World War I Field Uniform - 1 EA estimated at $4,650.00

Banana War Field Uniform - 1 EA estimated at $2,650.00

World War II HBT Uniform - 1 EA estimated at $3,400.00

Womens World War II Summer Service - 1 EA estimated at $1,675.00

Korean War Marine Utility - 1 EA estimated at $3,675.00

Vietnam War Jungle Utility - 1 EA estimated at $2,650.00

Cold War Camo Utility - 1 EA estimated at $2,700.00

Operation Desert Storm BDU Utility - 1 EA estimated at $2,700.00

The Chief of Staff, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Central Command has determined this item as being a necessary expense and therefore will be funded with Appropriated funds. Necessary Expense Documentation has been included in file.

Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source

The United States Marine Corps Historical Company (USMCHC) is the only manufacturer of the historical Marine Corps Uniforms. These uniforms must be capable of display as well as being worn formal events and re-enactments. As the only provider of the historical uniforms, these must be recreated on a case by case basis. USMCHC is the only source capable of fulfilling this requirement.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

Lengthy searches on the web were conducted; however, because of the uniqueness, volume, and differences in the

SAF/AQCP Template | 1 May 2014 Page 2 of 2 uniforms requested, the final conclusion is that The United States Marine Corps Historical Company is the only company able to provide the required uniform combinations from all of the requested time periods. In an effort to promote competition, a sources sought was posted on FBO on 8 July 2016 and closed on 8 August 2016, which generated no interested parties.

Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source Awards

It is the policy of the 6th Contracting Squadron to seek full and open competition whenever practicable. We will continue to survey the market through market research and sources sought should this or similar requirements arise again.

Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination

I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.

Date

21-Nov-2016

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

Marc A. Duval/GS-14/Competition Advocate

Signature of Contracting Officer

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