MWTC Fire Alarm System and Monitoring_Brand Name Justification Signed Final.pdf

CUI

Determination that Only One Source is Reasonably Available (Including Brand Name) – FAR Part 13 Acquisitions under the SAT

V 1.6 (20 December 2023)

MEMORANDUM TO THE FILE

Subj: DETERMINATION THAT ONLY ONE SOURCE IS REASONABLY

AVAILABLE 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 Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center (MWTC) has a requirement for alarm and detection monitoring services abroad Coleville housing and retrofitting alarms at the Child Development Center (CDC), to increase safety at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center (MWTC) locations.

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.

Controlled by: DON, USMC, I&L HCA Controlled by: MWTC RCO CUI Category(ies): PROCURE Limited Dissemination Control: DL ONLY POC: Sgt Gabriel, Lopez, 760-932-1544

Determination that Only One Source is Reasonably Available (Including Brand Name) – FAR Part 13 Acquisitions under the SAT

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3. ___ OTHER REASONS.

B. _X_ BRAND NAME

Item required must be a brand name, product, or feature of a product, particular to one manufacturer. The MWTC Fire Department currently operates a Simplex 4100ES control panel alongside a Simplex remote fire alarm annunciator, which activates alarms through a microphone during fire incidents.

To ensure compliance with facility safety codes, an upgrade of the current system is necessary. The existing fire alarm system is compatible solely with Simplex monitor modules and detection devices. During the upgrade, existing wiring will be retained for the new components, leveraging compatibility with the current system.

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.

____________________ __Andrew Oddo / 760-932-1570_ _16-07-2024_ 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

Determination that Only One Source is Reasonably Available (Including Brand Name) – FAR Part 13 Acquisitions under the SAT

V 1.6 (20 December 2023)

Distribution List for DL ONLY Limited Dissemination Control

MCFCS Personnel

LB Personnel

Patrick Doyle, Anthony Story, Western Area Counsel Office, Kyle Greene, Gabriel Lopez

Any other individual designated by the KO