12-329-5287 bearing sleeve JOTFOC.pdf

Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition Simplified Acquisition Threshold

1. Vessel: 210’ WMEC

2. PR# 2125405B4500AG084

3. Description of Supplies: Purchase four (04), Sleeve, Bearing; P/N: 8350193. NSN:

3120-12-329-5287. Unit Price: $17,952.00 EA.

4. Estimated Value of Procurement: $53,856.00

5. Source Available:

Name: Northwest Propeller Operations Inc.

Address: 2321 87th Street Court NW, Gig Harbor, WA. 98332-7552 POC: John Schuett Phone: 253-584-0793 Email: nwpropeller@comcast.net

6. Pursuant to FAR Subpart 13.106-1 (b), the Contracting Officer may solicit from one source if they determine that the circumstances of contract action deem only one source reasonably available:

Check the appropriate reason below:

X - Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, i.e. Unique capabilities, Limited number of sources, Proprietary data or

- Brand Name Mandatory

- Unusual & Compelling Urgency

- Exclusive Licensing Agreements

- Industrial Mobilization/Standardization

7. The use of Bearing Sleeve (Oil Feed Bushings) are required for maintenance of Escher Wyss controllable pitch propeller (CPP) oil distribution box onboard the 270 WMEC class cutters. OEM parts for the CPP system have been previously utilized and are proved to be effective during repair of the CPP system. Without the bearing sleeves the hydraulic oil can leak past the bushing surface and cause a failure to the propeller pitch system thereby severely diminishing the vessels maneuverability.

Failure of the propeller system would cause the loss of the vessel’s mission.

8. When Coast Guard purchased the original equipment there were no requirements for manufacturer’s drawings, detailed parts lists, design or testing procedures. OEM is the only know manufacturer that has the techniques, design specifications, testing, quality assurance capability, and documentation necessary to manufacture these parts as used onboard Coast Guard Cutters.

9. COR will continue to conduct market research with a focus on locating vendors that are able to meet requirements, however without technical data described above obtaining full and open competition will be very difficult. The Coast Guard cannot require any vendor to release proprietary information.

________________________ 13NOV2024

Technical Representative Date

Joshua Meese

Contracting Officer Date

One Level Above Contracting Officer Date