01-618-9465 Sterndrive.pdf

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This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition document prepared by the U.S. Coast Guard for a simplified acquisition procedure (SAP) sole source procurement. The contracting officer, Steven Bolen, justified a single-source award to Brunswick Corporation, Mercury Marine under 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(1), citing that only one responsible source can satisfy agency requirements.

The Coast Guard seeks to procure twenty (20) Sterndrive units, part number 5E31200UP, with NSN 2010-01-618-9465. The justification establishes that Brunswick Corporation, Mercury Marine is the sole source capable of providing these components because it exclusively possesses the required original equipment manufacturer (OEM) technical data, manufacturing drawings, specifications, tolerances, parameters, and test procedures necessary for proper manufacture and installation. The document notes that without access to OEM reproduction documentation, vessels could malfunction and become stranded during operation. The contracting officer documented market research efforts including internet searches, GSA Advantage review, and examination of previous purchases, confirming no viable alternative sources exist. The justification further explains that reproduction of manufacturing drawings and technical data were never purchased by the Coast Guard and remain proprietary property controlled solely by the OEM. The Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) committed to continued market research efforts to identify alternative vendors capable of providing required engineering drawings, detailed parts lists, design or testing procedures, and other relevant technical information for future acquisitions. The document was signed and dated November 24, 2025.

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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.

PURCHASE REQUEST OR REQUISITION

NUMBER

PROJECT/TASK

NUMBER

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

CITE AUTHORITY & JUSTIFICATION TYPE – READ FAR 6.302 TO DETERMINE APPROPRIATE TYPE

10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(1)

ONLY ONE RESPONSIBLE SOURCE AND NO OTHER SUPPLIES OR SERVICES WILL SATISFY

AGENCY REQUIREMENTS.

☐ 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(2) UNUSUAL AND COMPELLING URGENCY

10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(3)

INDUSTRIAL MOBILIZATION; ENGINEERING, DEVELOPMENTAL, OR RESEARCH CAPABILITY; OR

EXPERT SERVICES

☐ 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(4) INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENT

☐ 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(5) AUTHORIZED OR REQUIRED BY STATUTE

☐ 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(6) NATIONAL SECURITY

☐ 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(7) PUBLIC INTEREST [SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY NEEDS TO APPROVE THIS DOC]

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED, AND THE INTENDED USE The purchase of twenty

(20) Sterndrive P/N: 5E31200UP – BRAVO NSN: 2010-01-618-9465, 32 TPSB.

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

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED The technical data for the STERNDRIVE is required to make an accurate assessment of equal or alternate equipment that could meet the Coast Guard’s performance, fit and function requirements for this procurement is inadequate to allow for evaluation of another O.E.M.’s part. Any attempt to manufacture this item without the proper O.E.M. parts and without access to O.E.M. reproduction manufacturing drawings, specifications, tolerances/parameters, test procedures and other relevant information, could cause the vessels to not operate correctly, stranding the vessel while underway.

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). Conducted market research using internet searches, GSA Advantage, and reviewed previous purchases to identify vendors who would have the ability to provide the required materials.

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

BRUNSWICK CORP, MERCURY MARINE, is the suggested source that can provide STERNDRIVE. Any offer of parts shall be “official brand OEM” parts. BRUNSWICK CORP, MERCURY MARINE, is the sole possessor of the drawings and other technical information required to properly manufacture the STERNDRIVE.

The part number for the STERNDRIVE are uniquely supplied by BRUNSWICK CORP, MERCURY MARINE, and have proven sufficient to maintain configuration and maintenance for BRUNSWICK CORP, MERCURY

MARINE brand.

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. This is a proprietary commercial item of the proposed contractor. The reproduction of manufacturing drawings, specifications and other technical data related to this item were never purchased by the U.S. Coast Guard and therefore are controlled by and remain the sole property of the OEM.

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-6#FAR_6_302 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/10/3204 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/10/3204 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/10/3204 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/10/3204 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/10/3204 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/10/3204 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/10/3204

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

BARRIERS TO COMPETITION BEFORE FUTURE ACQUISITIONS ARE REQUIRED. COR will continue to conduct market research in the attempt to locate vendors that can satisfy the needs of the Coast Guard including a requirement for manufacturer’s engineering drawings, detailed parts lists, design or testing procedures, and other relevant information concerning this item.

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SBPL

TELEPHONE

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DATE

Nov 24, 2025

SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER CODE TELEPHONE

NUMBER

DATE

2025-11-24T16:06:45-0500
BOLEN.STEVEN.A.1047176898

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