Sole_Source_Justification_CCP_Covers_LOGDIV_(002).docx

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

BLOUNT ISLAND COMMAND

5880 CHANNEL VIEW BOULEVARD

JACKSONVILLE FLORIDA 32226-3404

MEMORANDUM TO THE FILE

Subj: JUSTIFICATION FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION FOR AN ACQUISITION UNDER THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD for GRATE PALLET SOLUTIONS, LLC STF / CCP COVERS

I. BACKGROUND:

1. FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) The material listed on M38450-18-SU-OP-209 is available from only one source and competition is precluded for reasons indicated below. IAW FAR 6.302-1, there are no other brand name substitutes available that will meet the Government’s minimum needs of standardized equipment.

II. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM OR SERVICE:

This requirement is for the purchase of (200) Tan CCP Covers (P/N CDT-CCP-SO1V1-X) with (2) A4 Document Pockets (P/N A4PCKT) attached to each cover, made to be used with Grate Pallet Solution LLC Patriot Cages (P/N IDP904680) in support of Blount Island Command Marine Corps Prepositioning Program. The command currently possesses approximately 1,500 Patriot Cages, and the required covers are a custom built accessory of the cages, allowing access to unique hoisting and tie-down provisions, facilitating unique stacking of the Patriot Cages, and enabling access to cage contents while stored and/or stacked. The (200) cage covers are critically required for real-world T-AKE throughput operations, protecting and securing Maritime Prepositioned Equipment/Supplies (MPE/S) stored within the cages. Required Delivery Date is 15 August 2018 (initial 100 for USNS LEWIS & CLARK backload) and 1 November 2018 (remaining 100 to be shipped to USNS SACAGAWEA afloat).

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 unique item is only available from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). More specifically, the requested covers are custom made to be used with Grate Pallet Solution LLC Patriot Cages (P/N IDP904680), which the command already possesses and utilizes (quantity of 1,500) from prior purchases in previous years.

Manufacturer’s Dealer/Rep:

Grate Pallet Solution LLC / Rep: Ryan Buck

Dealer Address and Phone Number:

Grate Pallet Solution LLC 2384 Vans Ave Unit 3 Jacksonville, FL 32207

Phone: (904) 318-4656 Email: ryan.gratepallet@comcast.net

3. _X_ OTHER REASONS. Dealer is the sole source of the custom built accessory (cover) to the command’s existing cages. As such, the covers will facilitate the Government’s ability to take full advantage of the crates’ unique features, to include enabling access to unique hoisting and tie-down provisions, facilitating unique stacking of the Patriot Cages, and enabling access to cage contents while stored and/or stacked. Additionally, the specifications of the dealer’s covers are consistent with Government requirements with respect to exact dimensions to fit existing cages, one-sided Velcro flip access (vice zippers or shoelace-style cables from other vendors), mildew resistant, flame resistant, and waterproof.

B. _X_ BRAND NAME

C. ___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: Required Delivery Date is 15 August 2018 (initial 100 for USNS LEWIS & CLARK backload) and 1 November 2018 (remaining 100 to be shipped to USNS SACAGAWEA afloat).

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

IV. 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.

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

C. Legal Counsel Certification: I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

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