M20227-18-SU-SF049_Justification_for_Other_than_Full_and_Open_Competition.pdf

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

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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)(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:

This purchase is for the Blue Card Incident Command System “Command Training Center” (CTC) in a box. This purchase includes all the required items to provide “Blue Card Incident Commander Certification” aboard MCIPAC installations. Contents of the system shall include at a minimum: (8) 16 gig apple IPads pre-programed and synchronized with the proprietary Blue Card Incident Command digital combustion-fire studio software pre-programed to contain all BlueCard incident command fire scenarios. Each i-pad will be digitally synced to work together as one training unit. All contents shall be stored and shipped in a water-proof, non-destructive heavy duty carry case (similar to a pelican case).

Approved ITPR Wavier # MCI-18-213556.

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

BASED ON THE FOLLOWING (select all that apply):

A. ___ 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. __ 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.

3. ___ OTHER REASONS.

B. _X__ BRAND NAME

MCIPAC F&ESJ has adopted the Blue Card Command System® as its source for fire ground incident command training for NIMS type 4 and 5 fire related incidents. Incident command training and certification is a requirement of MCO 11000.11A.

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

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The requested command training center manufactures by Across the Street Productions is the only authorized training system compatible with the Blue Card Command System®. The simulations, scenarios, final certification, and examination process are proprietary property of “Across the Street Productions.”

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: Explain the impact to the mission if the date above is not met, any special circumstances or conditions that exist which validate the requirement as “urgent,” estimated production lead time for the item, etc.

4. If appropriate, include any additional pertinent information.

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.

___________________ _Barry J. Shughart____ _08/03/2018____ 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.

Signature Name (Printed) / Phone # Date

SHUGHART.BARRY.JAME

S.1037595981

Digitally signed by

SHUGHART.BARRY.JAMES.1037595981

Date: 2018.08.03 12:42:33 +09'00'

SSgt Nelson, Tiffany 645-4487 08/30/2018