1.3.5 1301398756 OSJ_Redacted.pdf
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This is a Commercial Only One Source Justification (NTE SAT) document from NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Centers for a sole-source procurement of Neoprene Immersion Suits with Harness and Buddy Line.
Procurement Details:
Purchase Request Number 1301398756 specifies the acquisition of 442 total immersion suits across three sizes: 402 Universal suits (MIS230HR-4-0-209), 20 Oversize suits (MIS240HR-4-0-209), and 20 Small suits (MIS220HR-4-0-209). The requirement restricts competition exclusively to MUSTANG SURVIVAL MFG, INC, a large business classified under CAGE Code 8GFM5 and NAICS designation. The contract is issued under Schedule/SIN MAS/339113PA with Contract Number 47QSWA18D005S.
Justification and Rationale:
The justification establishes that only MUSTANG SURVIVAL MFG, INC immersion suits are acceptable due to critical safety requirements. U.S. Coast Guard safety guidance identifies specific concerns with current immersion suit designs, particularly regarding hood fabric and zipper closure mechanisms that could prevent proper donning and water sealing. LSA code mandates immersion suits be donned and secured within two minutes without assistance using waterproof materials. The contracting officer certifies that immersion-suit fabric, construction, fit, and closure design constitute material characteristics rather than incidental features, making alternative brands unacceptable regardless of functional equivalency. As the Original Equipment Manufacturer retaining proprietary technical data rights, MUSTANG SURVIVAL MFG, INC is identified as the sole source capable of guaranteeing operational readiness and regulatory compliance. Market research confirmed the OEM partners with various small businesses for supply distribution to the Government.
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NAVSUP FLEET LOGISTICS CENTERS (FLC) COMMERCIAL ONLY ONE SOURCE
JUSTIFICATION (NTE SAT)
immersion suit that cannot be properly donned and secured in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and applicable safety requirements must be replaced. LSA code requires immersion suits to be constructed with waterproof materials such that: it can be unpacked and donned without assistance within two minutes, taking into account donning of any associated clothing. These safety concerns demonstrate that immersion-suit fabric, construction, fit, and closure design are material characteristics rather than incidental product features. An alternative brand cannot be considered acceptable merely because it performs the same general function as an immersion suit.
MUSTANG SURVIVAL MFG, INC, a large business, is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), and retains the proprietary rights of the technical data for the requested immersion suits.
The brand-name requirement is necessary to address identified safety concerns with current immersion suits onboard the vessel. Consequently, only authentic MUSTANG SURVIVAL MFG, INC. Immersion Suits can guarantee operational readiness without violating regulations, posing significant safety hazards, or resulting in fatal consequences.
Market research identified the OEM partners with various small businesses to supply the required immersion suits to the Government.
I CERTIFY THAT STATEMENTS AND INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE ARE
COMPLETE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND DO NOT
CONTAIN CLASSIFIED INFORMATION. I CERTIFY THAT THE REQUESTED
MATERIAL OR SERVICES REPRESENT THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT OF THE
GOVERNMENT. I UNDERSTAND THAT THE PROCESSING OF THIS BRAND NAME
JUSTIFICATION PRECLUDES COMPETITION TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT
PRACTICABLE
Contracting Officer
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