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FAR 8.405-6(b)(1) Items peculiar to one manufacturer. The United States Special Forces units are composed of the nation’s elite war fighters, specializing in counter-terrorism, direct action, foreign ... FAR 8.405-6(b)(1) Items peculiar to one manufacturer. The United States Special Forces units are composed of the nation’s elite war fighters, specializing in counter-terrorism, direct action, foreign internal defense, special reconnaissance, and unconventional warfare. Located in Natick, Massachusetts, the U.S. Army Soldier Systems Center is responsible for research, development, and management of technologies and equipment used by Special Forces and other soldiers during their missions. These technologies and equipment include food, clothing, shelter, airdrop systems, as well as Soldier support systems. The INVISIO COMMS equipment purchased is to support USSOCOM missions and is highly specialized and validated for use by SOC and the equipment has undergone the stringent testing required by USSOCOM and are the only items that can meet the operator’s requirements for this order. This information was provided in the BPA solicitations and awards stating only the brand name equipment in attachment 1 would be suitable for any resulting order.