2125405B3000CA076_JOTFOC.pdf
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This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for a U.S. Coast Guard procurement. The document seeks to purchase a STEERER, JOYSTICK (Part Number HM1973, NSN 2030-01-468-5974) for a 47 FT MLB (Motor Lifeboat) vessel from HYPRO MARINE, the sole source provider. The justification emphasizes that the technical data and manufacturing drawings for this critical steering system component are proprietary and controlled exclusively by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.).
The procurement is being pursued under 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(1) for "only one responsible source," with the Coast Guard arguing that no alternative sources can accurately reproduce the component without access to O.E.M. specifications. The Contracting Officer (COTR) has committed to continued market research to potentially locate vendors who could satisfy future procurement needs, including attempts to obtain manufacturing drawings, detailed parts lists, and design specifications. The document is dated March 8, 2023, with a customer signature date of 3/22/2025, indicating a forward-looking procurement strategy.
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March 8, 2023 Version
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
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 STEERER, JOYSTICK P/N HM1973 NSN 2030-01--468-5974 VESSEL: 47 FT MLB
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 STEERER, JOYSTICK required to make an accurate assessment of equal or alternate equipment meeting the Coast Guard’s performance, fit and function requirements for this procurement is unavailable. The STEERER, JOYSTICK is a critical component that is necessary in the process of providing assistance during S-O-S calls, drug interdiction, and border protection. The STEERER, JOYSTICK is a component in the steering system used to ensure that the tiller arm can operate freely through it’s intended angle of operation. Any attempt to manufacture this item without the proper Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M). parts and without access to O.E.M.
reproduction manufacturing drawings, specifications, tolerances/parameters, test procedures and other relevant information, could lead to major mission degradation.
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).
Contacted Original Equipment Manufacturer, including authorized distributor, commercial distributor, and extensive internet search for sources.
REASON THAT SUGGESTED SOURCE IS THE ONLY SOURCE WHICH CAN PROVIDE THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES.
The STEERER, JOYSTICK is a HYPRO MARINE brand. HYPRO MARINE and their authorized distributors is the suggested and only source that can provide the STEERER, JOYSTICK. This brand is installed across the 47 FT MLB platform, to maintain configuration of spare parts. Any and all other offers must conform to this brand. HYPRO MARINE is the sole possessor of the drawings and other technical information required to properly manufacture the STEERER, JOYSTICK.
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 as proprietary commercial item of the proposed contractor. The reproduction 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 O.E.M.
March 8, 2023 Version
PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE GOVERNMENT MAY TAKE TO REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY
BARRIERS TO COMPETITION BEFORE FUTURE ACQUISITIONS ARE REQUIRED.
COTR will continue to market research in the attempt to locate vendors that can satisfy the needs of the Coast Guard, including a requirement for manufacture’s engineering/manufacturing drawings, detailed parts list, design or testing procedures, and other relevant information concerning this item.
SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CUSTOMER CODE
SBPL
TELEPHONE
NUMBER
571-607-2050
DATE
3/22/2025
SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER
CODE TELEPHONE
DATE
| 2025-06-02T11:05:35-0400 | |
| FITZER.MICHAEL.GORDON.1268771952 |
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