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For All Actions At or Below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold Use for FAR Part 8, FAR Subpart 13.1, or FAR Part 16, Including Brand Name

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Memorandum for Record Limiting Competition at or below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold

1. Contracting Activity: US Army Contracting Command APG NCD; 10 General Greene Avenue, Natick, MA 01760

2. Description of Action:

Nature: New Requirement Follow-on Requirement

Contract Vehicle: Purchase Order Number: PR: 11754913 Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Number _______________ Order/BPA# _______ against FSS Contract #_____ _________ Order #___________ against Multiple Award IDIQ Contract Name or #______________ Order #_______ against a single award IDC Contract Modification # _______ to existing PO/TO/DO/Call Order

Pricing/Contract Type: Fixed Price Time & Materials/Labor Hours Cost Reimbursable Hybrid

Funds: Operations & Maintenance, Army (OMA) Other Funds: _______

FY:2022

Name of Proposed Contractor(s) and Address:

David Mikelson 27 Lake Shore CT Unit 4 Brighton MA 02135-6317

Brand Name Buy: Yes No

3. Description of Services or Supplies:

The contractor shall provide engineering services and administrative support to the Agency in advocating its interests before the American Society for Testing and Materials International (ASTM) E06.53 Subcommittee on Materials and Processes for Durable Rigid Wall Relocatable Structures.

Base Period: 18-MAY-2022 to 17-MAY-2023 Value:

Option Period 1: 18-MAY-2023 to 17-MAY-2024 Value:

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Option Period 2: 18-MAY-2024 to 17-MAY-2025 Value:

Option Period 3: 18-MAY-2025 to 17-MAY-2026 Value:

Option Period 4: 18-MAY-2026 to 17-MAY-2027 Value:

Total:

4. Authority:

FAR 13.106-1(b)(1): For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT), only one source reasonably available, urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, or industrial mobilization.

Or

FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B) and 8.405-6(b)(1)Brand Name FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(A) Urgency FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B) Only One Source is Capable FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(C) Logical Follow-on

Or

FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B) Only One Awardee is Capable FAR 16.505(a)(4) Brand Name FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(A) Urgency FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(C) Logical Follow-on FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(D) Minimum Guarantee

5. Reasons for Authority Cited:

Contractor targeted is uniquely qualified to perform this task for the government as he currently serves as the chairperson of ASTM E06.53 Subcommittee and has held the role of Chairperson for almost 20 years. Mr. Mikelson has served as Chairman of ASTM E06.53 Subcommittee on Materials and Processes for Durable Rigid Wall Relocatable Structures for the and Vice-Chairman of ASTM E06.53 Subcommittee for

If this justification is not approved, there will be no technical support to the Government acting in a liaison role supporting the ASTM E06.53 Subcommittee on Materials and Processes for Durable Rigid Wall Relocatable Structures, managing the process to update numerous shelter specifications, and production contracts will be impacted since these ASTM specifications are often cited in shelter solicitations.

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6. Publicizing Contract Actions: For FAR Part 13 actions, the public display and synopsis requirements of FAR 5.101 and FAR 5.203 do not apply due to the $ threshold, apply and will be followed, or do not apply due to an exception at

5.202 ______________________.

Requirement to post justification in accordance with FAR 8.405-6(b)(3), FAR 13.105(c), or FAR 16.505(a)(4)(iii)(A)

Action is NOT a brand name restriction and is under $150K, no posting required

Action is a brand name restriction, under $25K, no posting required Action is a brand name restriction, over $25K. It will be redacted and posted with the solicitation.

Action is a brand name restriction over $25K but will not be posted due to exception:

FAR 6.305(f) FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(iii)(A) FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(iii)(B) FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(iii)(C) FAR 16.505(a)(4)(iii(C)

7. Market Research: Market research was conducted by speaking with subject matter experts and searching on-line sources, which revealed no additional contractors capable of meeting the requirements as this is a very unique role and only those who have worked as the chairperson for the ASTM E06.53 Subcommittee are experienced and qualified.

8. Other Facts: This work was previously done under contract: W911QY20P0111 by the same firm. This new effort would be to continue the same services.

9. Technical/Requirements Certification: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in the justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Typed Name:

Date: 11 May 2022 Title: Mechanical Engineer

10. Contracting Officer Certification/Approval:

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I hereby determine that the anticipated cost or price to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable based upon previous history.

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that completing this purchase as a sole source is in the best interest of the Government. Additionally, I approve this justification to limit competition subject to the availability of funds and provided that the services or supplies herein described have otherwise been authorized for acquisition.

Typed Name:

Date: 11 May 2022 Title: Contracting Officer

Signature:

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