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

V 1.4 (03 October 2022)

MEMORANDUM TO THE FILE J & A Number: 15020

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:

Marine Depot Maintenance Command Production Plant Barstow has a requirement for a purchase of Services for the installation of high-quality, durable, and industry standard High Heat wrap suitable for the AAV R-7 and P-7 Exhaust Adapter. (R-7 drawing number 7010320 and P-7 drawing number 7010011). The drawings show the High heat wrap process. The high heat wrap is designed to provide superior thermal insulation and protection to the AAV-R7 and AAV-P7 Exhaust Adapter, ensuring that performance and durability can be meet under extreme operating conditions. High Tech Insulators, inc. (Cage Code: 075J4) are the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), and they are the owner of the specific drawings. High Tech Insulators, inc. are the only acceptable company that could meet the necessary system requirements for the requiring activity.

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.

The High heat wrap for the AAV-R7 and AAV-P7 Exhaust Adapter are serviced by High Tech Insulators inc. the OEM, and are the owners of the drawings for 0710320 (AAV R-7) and 07010011 (AAV-P7), as well as drawing 0710296 (High Heat wrap process) needed to satisfy the Marine Depot Maintenance Command (MDMC) Production Plant Barstow, Bldg. 573, YERMO ANNEX.

3. ___ OTHER REASONS.

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

V 1.4 (03 October 2022)

B. ___ BRAND NAME

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

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:

4. If appropriate, include any additional pertinent information.

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.

_________________________ Ken Nowicki / 760-662-3663 18 Sep 2023 Signature Name (Printed) / Phone # Date

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

_________________________ George Tipton III / 229-639-6418 18 Sep 2023 Signature Name (Printed) / Phone # Date