A03_JA_Sole_Source_Signed.pdf

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

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MEMORANDUM TO THE FILE J&A #: 15002

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:

Annual On-site service & maintenance of 16 Kardex Remstar, Lektriever & Shuttle

VLM Automated Retriever /Storage systems aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base

(MCLB), Albany, GA. The service(s) will be performed by Kardex Remstar LLC., (Cage: 69785). The Systems require one (1) scheduled preventative maintenance visit per year. The period of performance will be a base year contract from date of award with two one-year option periods.

The Period of Performance is for Services.

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.

Kardex Remstar, LLC (KRL) is the exclusive Kardex / Remstar / Lektriever

(OEMs) authorized source for certified preventative maintenance and service in the state of Georgia. KRL is uniquely in possession of the expertise, technical data, and immediate access to repair parts required to perform the required certified on-site maintenance / services.

___ OTHER REASONS.

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

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B. ___ 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:

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.

____________________ John Hinkle/ 639-5362 31 March 2022

Signature Name / Phone # Date

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

Signature Name / Phone # ` Date

Erika Gonzalez / 229-639-6763 19-Apr-2022