SAT Sole Source Determination_Redacted.pdf

SOLE or LIMITED SOURCES JUSTIFICATION Determination Memorandum for Acquisitions Over $3,500 but not Exceeding the SAT

All solicitations and orders shall be competed unless a justification to limit competition using an exception in FAR Part 8, 13, or 16, as applicable to the acquisition, is approved by the Contracting Officer. When the customer describes an item or service, which limits the availability to one source or a particular brand name, there must be a technical explanation describing why only that specific one will meet the government’s requirement. Statements must be detailed and identify the harm that would come to the government (e.g. lack of capability or safety impact). The customer MUST COMPLETE all questions below, as applicable.

PURCHASE REQUEST OR REQUISITION NUMBER ESTIMATED AMOUNT

1. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND THE INTENDED USE.

2. THE CIRCUMSTANCE THAT REQUIRED LIMITING SOURCES TO A SINGLE MANUFACTURER OR SERVICE PROVIDER. (See FAR 8.405- 6(a)(1)(i) and (b)(1) for exceptions that apply to orders under GSA schedules. See FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) for open market purchase exceptions. See FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i) for exceptions that apply to orders against multiple award contracts.)

3. THE RATIONALE THAT SUPPORTS THE EXCEPTION NOTED ABOVE. (e.g., compatibility with existing equipment, specific performance criteria, proprietary data, only one capable, urgency, logical follow on, satisfy minimum guarantee, etc.).

4. IF APPLICABLE, WHY IS THE PROCUREMENT SO URGENT THAT TIME WILL NOT TO ALLOW FOR ADVERTISING?

5. STATEMENT OF ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE GOVERNMENT MAY TAKE TO REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS TO COMPETITION.

SIGNATURE CODE TELEPHONE NUMBER DATE

CUSTOMER

CONTRACTING OFFICER

This form may be used in lieu of the determination described in FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i), 8.405- 6(b)(2), 13.106-1(b)(1), or 16.505(a)(4).

Customer Approval Levels Ech II ACOS/SA or Deputy Ech III Department Head or Above Ech IV CO, XO, or CMC

R0884221RC014N7 $249,000

Climbing services to include passes at local Vertical Assault Climbing Facility in the immediate vicinity of JEB Little Creek.

FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) only only one source reasonably available

In accordance with Unit Level Training (ULT) vertical assault climbing requirements as stated in the Force Training and Readiness Manual, a DCS Troop/Platoon shall demonstrate mountain rope work and rigging systems, demonstrate basic rock-climbing techniques, and negotiate a minimum of one 50 foot class IV mountain rating pitch. Demonstrating proficiency in climbing/accessing vessel with a 50’ freeboard while conducting static and underway ship boarding/assault and proficiency in climbing/accessing platform while conducting Off-shore platform assault is also required. Latitude Climbing is the only facility in the immediate vicinity of SDVT2 headquarters that has the required rating pitch (50 feet) as well as the needed space to accommodate and train an entire Troop/Platoon, which requires at least 20 belay stations and over 80 routes in order to facilitate and maximize training time and efficiency. Additionally, a classroom within the climbing facility is required in order to conduct pre and post-climbing briefings outside of visual and hearing range of non-military climbers. Latitude Climbing is the only facility with a classroom.

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The Government will continue to monitor the market place for competitive options to support this requirement.