SSJ_Suite X_Signed_Redacted.pdf

Control No: 24-023C

Version – February 2017 FOR OFFICIAL USE

Memorandum for Record – Limiting Competition at or below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold

1. Contracting Activity: MICC-Carlisle Barracks

2. Description of Action: CSL Suit X Exoskeleton

Nature: ☒New Requirement ☐ Follow-on Requirement

Contract Vehicle:

☐ Purchase Order Number ☐ Blanket Purchase

Agreement (BPA) ☒Contract Vehicle (GSA/CHESS/etc.)

☐ Modification to existing action

Pricing/Contract Type: ☒ Fixed Price ☐ Cost Reimbursable ☐ Hybrid

Funds: ☒ Operations & Maintenance, Army (OMA) ☐ Other Funds:

FY23

Name of Proposed Contractor(s) and Address:

Suit X 5701 Hollis St.

Emeryville, CA 94608

Brand Name Buy: ☒ Yes ☐ No

3. Description of Services or Supplies: Suit X

Total Value:

4. Authority: Select the appropriate authority below:

☒ FAR 13.106-1(b)(1): For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT), only one source reasonably available, urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, or industrial mobilization.

Control No: 24-023C

Version – February 2017 FOR OFFICIAL USE

5. Reasons for Authority Cited: After an exhaustive search across known manufacturers and retailers, Suit X by Ottobock was the only vendor found that can provide TAA compliant products that meet the educational mission parameters.

6. Publicizing Contract Actions: For FAR Part 13 actions, the public display and synopsis requirements of FAR 5.101 and FAR 5.203:

☒ Do not apply due to the $25K threshold.

☐ Apply and will be followed ☐ Do not apply due to an exception:

☐ FAR 5.202(a)(1) disclosure would compromise the national security ☐ FAR 5.202(a)(2) an unusual and compelling urgency ☐ FAR 5.202(a)(4) 8(a) or Ability One Award ☐ FAR 5.202(a)(11) existing contract that was previously synopsized

Requirement to post Brand Name justification in accordance with FAR 8.405-6(b)(3), FAR 13.105(c), or FAR 16.505(a)(4)(iii)(A)

☐ Action is NOT a brand name restriction and is under $250K, no posting required.

☒ Action is a brand name restriction, under $25K, no posting required.

☐ Action is a brand name restriction, over $25K. It will be redacted and posted with the solicitation.

☐ Action is a brand name restriction over $25K but will not be posted due to exception:

☐ FAR 6.305(f) disclosure would compromise the national security

7. Market Research: The Suit X exoskeleton is intended to give users experience of advanced soldier augmentation technologies. This exoskeleton will serve as a critical tool for evaluating the potential benefits of robotic assistance in increasing soldier endurance, strength, and overall operational effectiveness. Additionally, the exoskeleton will be instrumental in demonstrations allowing lab users to simulate its impact in various combat and logistical support situations.

Market Research Techniques Used.

• Reviewed trade journals.

• Contacted knowledgeable people (Government and industry) in specific markets.

• Reviewed market surveys prepared by commercial entities.

• Performed spend analysis.

• Conducted market surveys to obtain information from potential sources.

• Used Internet tools and perform Web searches.

• Issued formal requests for information, sources sought synopses, draft statements of work and solicitations in appropriate technical or scientific journals, business publications, and/or in SAM.gov.

• Reviewed catalogs and literature published by service providers.

• Reviewed Federal Supply Schedule contracts, and other Government contracts.