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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

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

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

Naval Special Warfare Center Ranges EAST intends to schedule maintenance agreements, Bi-Annual Site Visits per year to be conducted in conjunction with scheduled range maintenance and inspections for the Indoor Dynamic Range (IDR) Laser Shot System. Additionally, allow for one unscheduled maintenance visit for system failure that cannot be corrected by normal troubleshooting practices. NSWCEN East Ranges is therefore requesting a maintenance support contract be put in place to provide these basic services. A sole source contract will be entered into with Laser Shot, Inc of Stafford, Texas (CAGE: 4BFG4).

FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) Exclusive Licensing Agreement

The Laser Shot System is proprietary to its manufacturer and only certified technicians for this equipment can maintain, repair and upgrade, and troubleshoot this system and provide proper training to the Range personnel for operating and troubleshooting. There are no other dealers authorized or certified to work on this system.

This equipment, which was a part of the original MILCON project, is existing equipment that is under 2 years old and its functionality must not be compromised by allowing uncertified companies to try and repair, maintain or work with this product. It would be too costly to take such a risk.

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The Government will continue to monitor the market to ensure that no changes occur. Should changes occur, the Government will analyze its requirements and compare those with the markets ability to provide a solution amenable to maximizing competition

N9E 14 FEB 2020

N01C 12 MAR 2020