A-3. Justification for Other than Full & Open Competition -FINAL.pdf

This document is a Justification for Other than Full & Open Competition, which explains the rationale for a brand name solicitation for musical instruments issued by the United States Marine Corps.

The solicitation is for a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order for a variety of musical instruments, with a total delivery period of 9 months. Quoters must provide the soonest possible delivery date, unit price, and Country of Origin for each item. This is a brand name solicitation, meaning only the specific brand names listed will be accepted. The attached Brand Name Justification details the reasoning behind the brand name requirement. The solicitation number is M00264-24-Q-8275, and the agency issuing the contract is the United States Marine Corps.