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Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition – FAR Part 13 Acquisitions under the SAT

V 1.5 (14 March 2023)

MEMORANDUM TO THE FILE

Subj: JUSTIFICATION FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION FOR A FAR PART 13 ACQUISITION UNDER THE

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

I. BACKGROUND:

1. FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) states for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, Contracting Officers may solicit from one source if the Contracting Officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand-name or industrial mobilization).

2. As required by FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)(i), this memorandum explains the absence of competition for this acquisition, as only one source will be solicited for this requirement (or for a portion of the requirement) and the requirement (or portion of the requirement to be sole-sourced) is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

II. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM OR SERVICE:

Mantis BlackbeardX Auto-resetting Trigger system. It is a drop in bolt carrier group and magazine that works with the existing trigger for any AR15 style weapon system. This item allows users to rapidly dry fire their rifles without having to constantly racking back the bolts of their rifles. The BlackbeardX is a system that also allows for data to be obtained through a tablet like device to show shooting tendancies and allows the Coach to better train the recruits on firing techniques. This system is used in conjunction with the Mantis X systems already in place at the MTU. Mantis Tech is the only manufacturer and distributer of this system.

III. THE DETERMINATION FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION IS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING (select all that apply):

A. _X__ ONLY ONE RESPONSIBLE SOURCE (select all that apply):

1. ___ RESTRICTIVE RIGHTS. The source has established proprietary rights, limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights or secret processes in the item or service required.

2. _X__ EXCLUSIVE LICENSING AGREEMENTS. The item or service is only available from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), or there is only one authorized distributor or technical representative for the OEM.

BlackbeardX is manufactured by Mantis Tech, LLC in-house. It is not outsourced or sourced from another supplier. Additionally, given the proprietary, patent-pending nature of the product, no other company can manufacture the Blackbeard. No other company makes an electro-mechanical resetting system for an AR-15 that uses the actual weight, break, and reset of the trigger. There is no other similar product on the market.

3. ___ OTHER REASONS.

B. _N/A__ BRAND NAME

Item required must be a brand name, product, or feature of a product, particular to one manufacturer.

C. _N/A__URGENT AND COMPELLING. The supplies or services are of such unusual and compelling urgency that the Government would be seriously injured unless the agency is permitted to limit the number of sources from which it solicits bids or proposals. Urgent requirements are supplies or services that will result in a work stoppage, or are mission critical and the routine processing time would result in injury to the Government. The determination that the procurement for the above item/service is an urgent and compelling requirement is based on the following:

1. Date on which the requirement was first identified:

2. Required delivery date/period of performance:

3. Explanation of why delivery/commencement of services by the date mentioned above is required:

V. CERTIFICATIONS:

A. Technical / Requirements Certification: I certify that the facts and representation under my cognizance which are included in this justification are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

________________________ Sgt. Brian Garrard (843) 228-2912 Signature Name (Printed) / Phone #

B. Contracting Officer Certification: I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

________________________ Mr. Randy Wentworth (843) 228-2151 Signature Name (Printed) / Phone #

Distribution List for DL ONLY Limited Dissemination Control

MCFCS Personnel

LB Personnel

Procurement Team Personnel (to include but not limited to: Legal, Customers/Requirements Owners, Source Selection Personnel, Small Business Representatives)

Any other individual designated by the KO