Specific Model Justification_ELMR UPSv1.1 Updated.docx

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

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:

Telecommunications Support Division (TSD) aboard Camp Lejeune, NC has a requirement for delivery and installation of three (3) 20 kVA Eaton UPS module, Model# 9PXM12S20K, and three (3) On-site startup 7X24, Part# SU05NXXX-18000UC. to support the Enterprise Land Mobile Radio (ELMR) network. The required delivery date is October 30, 2024

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

Item required must be a brand name, product, or feature of a product, particular to one manufacturer.

TSD currently has two new Eaton 20kVA/18 kW UPS Model #: 9PXM12S20K for use in Marine Corp Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune ELMR shelters. The simplicity of management, maintenance, and parts commonality, brand/model standardization of new UPS systems is desired. It is requested that Eaton Model #: 9PXM12S20K UPS systems and Eaton Model number SU05NCCC-18000UC or equal with the following salient characteristics:

Rating: 20 kVA / 18 kW Input: 110/220V, 120/240V, single phase, hardwired Output: 110/220V, 120/240V, single phase, hardwired Runtime: Minimum of 6 minutes at full load, Minimum of 17 minutes at half load Self-contained rack-mount for power modules and batteries included Hot-swappable battery and power modules, each weighing less than 30 pounds Installed dimensions of chassis not to exceed 48”H x 20”W x 36”D

For installation in support of the MCI-E, Camp Lejeune ELMR network.

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.

B. Contracting Officer Certification: I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

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