Tab 4d_JnA.pdf

August 2020

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES (SAP) FAR 13.106-1(b)

SOLICITATIONS MAY BE LIMITED TO ONE SOURCE ONLY IF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER DETERMINES THAT ONLY ONE SOURCE IS REASONABLY AVAILABLE. THIS DETERMINATION MUST BE SUPPORTED WITH FULL JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE FROM THE CUSTOMER. WHEN THE CUSTOMER DESCRIBES AN ITEM WITH A PURCHASE DESCRIPTION WHICH LIMITS THE AVAILABILITY TO ONE SOURCE, THE JUSTIFICATION MUST EXPLAIN WHY THE ITEM IS THE ONLY ONE THAT WILL MEET THE GOVERNMENT’S REQUIREMENT. STATEMENTS SUCH AS "ONLY KNOWN SOURCE" OR "ONLY SOURCE WHICH CAN MEET THE REQUIRED DELIVERY DATE" ARE INADEQUATE TO SUPPORT A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE. Do not use marketing language in this document. Language such as “This company has made its mark,” “This company is recognized as industry’s best,” and “This company is the leader in…” is unacceptable.

PURCHASE REQUEST OR REQUISITION

NUMBER75110PR220000428

PROJECT/TASK

NUMBER75110PR220000428

ESTIMATED AMOUNT (Over Micro- Purchase Threshold, but up to the SAT)

93,800

IDENTIFICATION OF THE AGENCY AND THE CONTRACTING OFFICE, AND SPECIFIC IDENTIFICATION OF THE DOCUMENT AS A “JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION.” PLEASE CITE THE

AUTHORITY AND TYPE OF JUSTIFICATION.

Load Windows 10 LTSC Installer and FATS software onto internal FATS 100ML SimPC verify FATS software compatibility, make software updates as needed, load onto USCG FATS 100MIL SimPC at SMTC Camp Lejeune NC perform acceptance test. The system and equipment includes proprietary software licensed to In Veris.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED, AND THE INTENDED USE.

Load Windows 10 LTSC Installer and FATS software onto internal FATS 100ML SimPC verify FATS software compatibility, make software updates as needed, load onto USCG FATS 100MIL SimPC at SMTC Camp Lejeune NC perform acceptance test. The system and equipment includes proprietary software licensed to In Veris

UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THAT LIMIT AVAILABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE, WITH THE REASON NO OTHER

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED.

The system here at SMTC has software and hardware particular to the needs of Coast Guard training here at Camp Lejeune.

The system and equipment includes proprietary software licensed to In Veris. SMTC will be required to re write current course curriculum, lesson plans, instructor guides, student guides as well as creating two separate testing standards.

A DESCRIPTION OF EFFORTS MADE TO ENSURE THAT QUOTATIONS OR OFFERS ARE SOLICITED FROM AS MANY

POTENTIAL SOURCES AS PRACTICABLE (INCLUDE YOUR MARKET RESEARCH EFFORTS HERE).

The INVeris Firearms Training Systems are being used in SMTC’s weapons training curriculum. The system and equipment includes proprietary software licensed to InVeris.

REASON THAT SUGGESTED SOURCE IS THE ONLY SOURCE WHICH CAN PROVIDE THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES.

The INVeris Firearms Training Systems are being used in SMTC’s weapons training curriculum. The system and equipment includes proprietary software licensed to InVeris.

EXPLAIN WHY AN ADEQUATE PURCHASE DESCRIPTION OR OTHER INFORMATION SUITABLE TO SOLICIT BY FULL

AND OPEN COMPETITION HAS NOT BEEN DEVELOPED OR ARE NOT AVAILABLE.

The INVeris Firearms Training Systems are being used in SMTC’s weapons training curriculum. The system and equipment includes proprietary software licensed to InVeris. Current testing standards would vary across two separate user interfaces, causing a disparity in grading standards. Additionally will require the re write of current course curriculum, lesson plans, instructor guides, student guides as well as creating two separate testing standards

PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE GOVERNMENT MAY TAKE TO REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY

BARRIERS TO COMPETITION BEFORE FUTURE ACQUISITIONS ARE REQUIRED.

The INVeris Firearms Training Systems are being used in SMTC’s weapons training curriculum. The system and equipment includes proprietary software licensed to InVeris. Changing systems would reduce the abilities to train students, and require additional training and update to course curriculum. Additionally adding a different system would cost the government to incur additional time and costs to operate and maintain.

SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CUSTOMER CODE

TELEPHONE

NUMBER

DATE

SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

CODE TELEPHONE

NUMBER

DATE

44 62200 910 431 3854

11JUL22Phillip Davis Phillip Davis

08/01/2022SFCO