01-618-9465 Sterndrive JOTFOC.pdf
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This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition document under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) for a U.S. Coast Guard procurement. The document justifies a sole source acquisition to Brunswick Corp, Mercury Marine for twenty (20) Sterndrive units, Part Number 5E31200UP, with NSN 2010-01-618-9465, 32 TPSB. The estimated contract amount exceeds the micropurchase threshold but remains within the SAP ceiling. The justification cites 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(1), establishing that only one responsible source exists and no other supplies or services will satisfy the agency requirements.
The Contracting Officer determined sole source procurement is necessary because Brunswick Corp, Mercury Marine exclusively possesses the technical drawings, specifications, tolerances, test procedures, and manufacturing data required to properly manufacture the Sterndrive components. Without access to original equipment manufacturer (OEM) technical information, attempting to manufacture or source alternate parts could cause vessel operational failures and potentially strand vessels underway. The Coast Guard conducted market research using internet searches, GSA Advantage, and reviewed previous purchases to identify alternative vendors, but none could provide the required proprietary technical data. The document notes that manufacturing drawings and technical specifications were never purchased by the Coast Guard and remain solely controlled by the OEM. The Contracting Officer committed to continued market research efforts in future acquisitions to identify potential vendors capable of meeting Coast Guard requirements, including provision of manufacturer engineering drawings and detailed technical documentation. The document was digitally signed by Contracting Officer Bolen Steven A. on 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.
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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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TELEPHONE
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Nov 24, 2025
SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER CODE TELEPHONE
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| 2025-11-24T16:06:45-0500 | |
| BOLEN.STEVEN.A.1047176898 |
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