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This is a Sole Source Memorandum for a federal contract award.

The Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division is awarding a firm fixed price purchase order on a sole source basis to Hammond Technical Services, Incorporated for the acquisition of an Expeditionary Mobile Fuel Additive Capability (EMFAC) System. The system is being procured to support fielding for the Fuel and Water Team at Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM). The acquisition involves one EMFAC System (Part Number EMFAC-USMC-001) with delivery required no later than sixteen weeks after award. The total contract value does not exceed $350,000.00, falling below the simplified acquisition threshold.

The justification for sole source procurement under FAR 12.102(a) is based on Hammond Technical Services being the sole manufacturer and provider of the EMFAC system. The system is a portable platform that converts commercially available jet fuel into military-specification fuel through additive blending and has undergone extensive testing for compatibility with U.S. Marine Corps refueling infrastructure. The EMFAC system is uniquely configured for use with existing U.S. Marine Corps equipment with no alternative systems meeting the required form, fit, and function. The Contracting Officer has determined this award represents the best value and lowest overall cost alternative to meet the Government's needs. No market research among schedule holders was conducted, and Hammond Technical Services is identified as the sole manufacturer capable of providing the required capability.