Limited Competition Justification (FAR 13)_MCHP_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification Review Document for a sole-source contract by the National Guard Bureau for Mobile Controlled Humidity Protection (MCHP) Systems and Accessories. The contract is with Caroon America, LLC, determined to be the only known source to meet the organizational need. The procurement is valued at an undisclosed amount, with a new contract being initiated under a Firm Fixed Price arrangement using O&M Army funding. The contract action is supported by 41 U.S.C. 1901, which allows for sole-source acquisitions, and involves USPFO-FL, P&C as the contracting activity with FLARNG SMM as the requiring activity.

Market research was conducted using various techniques, including internet searches and other methods, with a sources sought notice posted on the System for Award Management (SAM) on 10SEP2024. Only one response was received from Caroon America, LLC, leading to this sole-source justification. The contract is set to be awarded on September 03, 2025, with a posting requirement to publish the justification within 14 days after contract award at the GPE (SAM.gov) for a minimum of 30 days. The procurement covers MCHP systems, monitoring systems, training, and accessories, with continued efforts planned to seek additional sources prior to issuing solicitations.