2090-01-630-8041_JOTFOC_NEW.pdf

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JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHEIR 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

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

$24,500.00

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.

Purchase of:

1. Ten (10) Jacobs Ladders, NSN 2090-01-630-8041, Part # ADONIC 1.

Used on the 154’ Fast Response Cutters used to quickly and safely access to or from a vessel is required, particularly in emergency or military situations

OEM: Apollo Marine Specialties, INC. Cage: 5KNN6

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

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED.

The item listed above must conform to design, materials, and operational requirements. The listed item is the standard configuration currently installed onboard the 154’ WPC Fast Response Cutters.

Any attempt to manufacture these Jacobs Ladders without the proper specifications, drawings, and technical data could cause injury to personnel. Damage to the Ladder may cause minor/major injury or death. The Ladder provides the crew the ability to get on and off the boat during operations when necessary 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

March 8, 2023 Version

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, SAM.gov, DSBS.SBA.gov, GSA Advantage, and reviewed previous purchase history via NESSS to identify vendors who would have the ability to provide this item. The OEM through authorized distributors was the only source identified to provide these items

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

The Coast Guard did not purchase the manufacturer's proprietary data rights, and therefore, cannot determine with certainty that alternative part numbers would mount to, interface with, be electrically compatible to, or operate effectively with the 154’ WPC Coast Guard Cutters. Failure of alternative parts, not conforming to the OEM's specifications, could cause failure

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.

Apollo Marine Specialties INC is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the Jacobs

Ladder used on the 154’ FRC Coast Guard vessels. The reproduction manufacturing drawings, specifications and other technical data have not been purchased and is proprietary. The material, manufacturing processes and technical data of the Jacobs Ladder and associated parts are proprietary to the OEM and not for sale as was requested by the Coast Guard. "Vendors who have previously successfully supplied the item listed to the USCG or Federal Supply System may also participate. Vendors must include contract number and identify the Federal entity with which the contract was performed." Vendors other than OEM shall provide documentation stating the Jacobs ladder parts they are submitting for evaluation is authentic to Apollo Marine

Specialties INC. Vendors other than OEM shall provide documentation certifying the Jacobs Ladder parts meets OEM specifications and standards and they pertain to the 154’ FRC Patrol Vessels.

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

BARRIERS TO COMPETITION BEFORE FUTURE ACQUISITIONS ARE REQUIRED.

Equipment Specialists will continue to conduct market research with a focus on locating vendors with the required specialized capabilities needed for this type of work; however, without the needed proprietary technical data listed above this will be difficult. The Coast

Guard cannot require any OEM to release their technical data to allow for full and open competition.

SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CUSTOMER CODE

SFLC-

PBPL

TELEPHONE

NUMBER

571-608-2110

DATE:

03/18/2025

SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

CODE TELEPHONE

DATE