Brand Name Justification Bauer.pdf

Last Updated 11/03/2025

U.S. COAST GUARD JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES (SAP) FOR RESTRICTING COMPETITION FAR 12.102(a)

PURCHASE REQUEST OR REQUISITION NUMBER:

TBD – Subject to the Availability of Funds

ESTIMATED TOTAL VALUE, INCLUDING OPTIONS:

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

REDACTED

AUTHORITY JUSTIFICATION TYPE

☒ Restricting Competition 12.102(a) document the decision that only one BRAND is available and the basis for the decision.

ONLY ONE SOURCE IS REASONABLY AVAILABLE (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, or industrial mobilization). OR BRAND NAME – Items peculiar to one manufacturer: The particular brand name, product, or feature is essential to the Government’s requirements, and market research indicates other companies’ similar products, or products lacking the particular feature, do not meet, or cannot be modified to meet, the agency’s needs.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED AND THE INTENDED USE:

Part Number ASME6K-4 Four ASME 6000 psi storage cylinders with rack Bank configuration

SUGGESTED SOURCE NAME, ADDRESS, & UNIQUE ENTITY IDENTIFIER (UEI):

Brand Name Justification – will accept quotes from vendors that can provide this brand name item.

RATIONALE FOR JUSTIFICATION TYPE SELECTED ABOVE TO INCLUDE RELEVANT INFORMATION GAINED

THROUGH YOUR MARKET RESEARCH TO SUPPORT THE JUSTIFICATION TYPE:

The Maintenance Augmentation Team (MAT) currently uses Bauer equipment as its primary bottle storage and refilling equipment. Procurement of the same brand is required to ensure interoperability with existing equipment, maintain inspection and calibration efficiency for the Bauer product line, support personnel already having extensive training and experience on Bauer equipment, and will enable continued use of existing tooling, spare parts, and maintenance procedures.

Introducing equipment from another manufacturer would create compatibility concerns and troubleshooting challenges, require additional training, require new or duplicative tooling and parts, and could reduce maintenance efficiency. Continued use of Bauer equipment for the high-pressure supply requirement minimizes operational risk, avoids unnecessary costs, and supports continuity of MAT operations.

CONTRACTING OFFICER - FAIR AND REASONABLE PRICE DETERMINATION METHODS:

☒ MARKET RESEARCH

☐ COMPARISON OF PROPOSED PRICE WITH PRICES FOUND REASONABLE ON PREVIOUS PURCHASES

☒ CURRENT PRICE LIST

☒ COMPARISON WITH SIMILAR ITEMS IN A RELATED INDUSTRY

☐ COMPARISON TO IGCE

CONTRACTING OFFICER’S PERSONAL KNOWLEDGE (EXPLAIN)

☐ OTHER (EXPLAIN)

SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF TECHNICAL AND REQUIREMENTS POC DATE

SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

DATE

https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-12#FAR_12_102