JOTFOC 2120230R26008 redacted signed JG.pdf

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURED

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

SOLICITATIONS MAY BE LIMITED TO ONE SOURCE ONLY IF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER DETERMINES THAT ONLY ONE SOURCE IS REASONABLY

AVAILABILE. THIS DETERMINATION MUST BE SUPPORTED WITH FULL JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE FROM CUSTOMER. WHEN THE CUSTOMER

DESCRIBES AN ITEM WITH A PURCHASE DESCRIPTION WHICH LIMITS THE AVAILABILITY TO ONE SOURCE, THE JUSTIFICATION MUST EXPLAIN WHY THE

ITEM IS THE ONLY ONE THAT WILL MEET THE GOVERNMENT’S REQUIREMENT. STATEMENTS SUCH AS “ONLY KNOWN SOURCE” OR “ONLY SOURCE WHICH

CAN MEET THE REQUIRED DELIVERY DATE” ARE INADEQUATE TO SUPPORT A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE. THE CUSTOMER SHALL PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING

INFORMATION:

Purchase Request Number (PR): Project ID Number

(if any):

Estimated amount (over $3,500 but not exceeding

$150,000):

2120230R26008 AOPSS/DEF $

APPLICABLE FAR SOLE SOURCE RATIONALE

FAR Citation Rationale

X 6.302-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements

6.302-2 Unusual and compelling urgency

6.302-3 Industrial mobilization; engineering, developmental, or research capability; or expert services

6.302-4 International agreement

6.302-5 Authorized or required by statute

6.302-6 National security

6.302-7 Public interest

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED, AND THE INTENDED USE

The need for five (5) Mobility Enhanced Spectrum Analyzer (MESA) deluxe systems is a requirement for Coast Guard

Counterintelligence Service (CGCIS) Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) technicians to provide TSCM support in the conduct of CI investigations and operations. This support includes the detection and nullification of technical surveillance devices. The purchase will enhance the TSCM capability to counter the increasing technical threat to the USCG.

REASON THAT SUGGESTED SOURCE IS THE ONLY SOURCE WHICH CAN PROVIDE THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES

Research Electronics International (REI), LLC is the sole manufacturer/provider of the MESA Deluxe systems and is the only organization authorized to provide upgrades, maintenance and repair for these systems without violation of warranty, equipment damage, or performance degradation from unauthorized components and software. This equipment will provide CGCIS with an advanced capability to perform TSCM operations in support of CI investigations and operations.

UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THAT LIMIT AVAILABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE, WITH THE REASON NO OTHER

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED

REI is the sole manufacturer/provider of MESA deluxe systems and is the only organization authorized to provide upgrades, maintenance and repair for these systems without violation of warranty, equipment damage, or performance degradation from unauthorized components and software. The MESA Deluxe from REI is the only system compatible and interoperable with the older equipment purchased by the CGCIS TSCM program. This provides a historical dataset between the systems for analysis and cataloging purposes providing longevity to the CGCIS TSCM program. US Government customers have upgraded systems with REI developed hardware modules available only to the US Government, to meet increasing performance standards set by the military services and the Department of Defense.

EXPLAIN WHY AN ADEQUATE PURCHASE DESCRIPTION OR OTHER INFORMATION SUITABLE TO SOLICIT BY FULL

AND OPEN COMPETITION HAS NOT BEEN DEVELOPED OR ARE NOT AVAILABLE

REI is the sole manufacturer/provider of the MESA Deluxe systems. Failure to procure this equipment from an authorized vendor will result in loss of both warranty and technical support. There are no other products on the market that meet the same specifications for providing TSCM support and to obtain the desired results that will provide the investigative elements with the necessary equipment to perform their operational mission efficiently. Considerable cost has been expended in training for the deployment and operation on these specific pieces of equipment with regard to operational capabilities, limitations, and best practices. There are no other single products on the market that provides the complete and unique capability of the equipment suite.

PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE GOVERNMENT MAY TAKE TO REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY

BARRIERS TO COMPETITION BEFORE FUTURE ACQUISITIONS ARE REQUIRED

The Government shall continue to monitor the commercial marketplace for other, comparable, and less expensive equipment options. However, internet based research on equipment was performed and no other products were found comparable to REI’s offering of the requested equipment. Further research conducted on the GSA Schedule offered no further information or alternatives. The equipment suite is only available commercially from REI, which is the sole authorized seller of the system.

Moreover, REI does not have any authorized distributors to market or resell their products.

Program Office Representative’s Signature Office Code Telephone Number Date

Contracting Officer’s Signature Office Code Telephone Number Date

CG-9124 202-4753426 04/08/2020