2305-EE02_JOTFOC.pdf

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

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2022305-EE02

PROJECT/TASK

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

IDENTIFICATION OF THE AGENCY AND THE CONTRACTING OFFICE, AND SPECIFIC IDENTIFICATION OF THE DOCUMENT AS A “JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION.” PLEASE CITE THE

AUTHORITY AND TYPE OF JUSTIFICATION.

The United States Coast Guard (USCG), Aviation Logistics Center (ALC), Engineering Services Division (ESD), Engineering Support Branch (ESB) anticipates the award of a firm-fixed price purchase order on a sole source basis. This justification for other than full and open competition is submitted for approval in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.303-1(a) using the authority in FAR 6.302-1(b)(2) – this is a Brand Name specific acquisition with limited sources that will satisfy the agency requirements.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED, AND THE INTENDED USE.

ESD intends to purchase the TESTVONICS Air Data Pressure Test equipment accessories shown in the table below on a Brand Name basis. MX-4 tow tractor S/N 8500999

Quantity

Optional Quantity

Part Number (PN)

Nomenclature

12 each 10 each ADTS-0450 Remote Control Unit

2 each 2 each ADTS-3300-0633-CBL Cable Assy Service RS232 USB

2 each 2 each ADTS-3300-0648-CBL Cable, Remote (W2), 25 ft

2 each ADTS-3300-605-CBL Cable, Power

2 each TVCS-PH001-20 Hose Pitot 20 ft

2 each TVCS-PH001-1.5 Hose Pitot 1.5 ft

2 each TVCS-SH001-20 Hose Static 20 ft

2 each TVCS-SH001-1.5 Hose Static 1.5 ft

Coast Guard Maintenance Procedure Cards specific to the following Airframes: HC-130J, HC-130H, C- 27J, MH-60T and MH-65E provide detailed instructions for aircraft Air Data System testing utilizing the ADTS-3350ER. The subject test equipment is attached to the respective airframe using the NAVAID adaptors connecting hoses to the Pitot and Static ports. The ADTS-3350ER simulates flight by varying the pressure to the Pitot and Static ports.

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

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED.

The Air Data Test Equipment, ADTS-3350ER has unique accessories where the accessory cables have been designed to interface with the ADTS-3350ER. Other Air Data Pressure Test equipment such as the ADTS-405F are not compatible with the ADTS-3350ER.

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).

Extensive market research was conducted using both Government and commercial sources. Market research included querying the following information systems and web sites: Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Federal Logistics Information Service (FLIS); Department of Defense Federal Electronic Mall (DoD FEDMall); the General Services Administration’s (GSA) on-line purchasing service – GSA Advantage!®; and the Inventory Locator Service e-marketplace (ILSmart). The Thomas Register of American Manufacturers, now known as ThomasNet, was used to identify manufacturers of Air Data Pressure Test Equipment and on-line research was performed into the product offerings of various manufacturers. In addition, knowledgeable individuals from Government and industry were interviewed regarding the commercial marketplace for this type of equipment.

This item is not available from any Strategic Sourcing Contract Vehicles or from any mandatory Government source IAW FAR 8.002. The mount is also not available from any non-mandatory source

IAW FAR 8.004.

A combined synopsis/solicitation will be posted to the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) web site at www.fbo.gov IAW FAR 5.101(a)(1). All responsible sources may submit a quote which shall be considered by the USCG.

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

As the OEM, TESTVONICS owns the rights to the technical data, specifications, and drawings required to manufacture this item. USCG Aviation Engineering has assigned this item an Acquisition Method Code (AMC) of 3 and an Acquisition Method Suffix Code (AMSC) Code of R. IAW Volume 10, Table 71 of DoD 4100.39 (series), an AMC of 3 directs that the part must be acquired directly from the actual manufacturer, whether or not the prime contractor is the actual manufacturer. An AMSC of R stipulates that the data or the rights to use the data needed to purchase this part from additional sources are not owned by the Government and it has been determined that it is uneconomical to purchase them.

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.

The items to be purchased must meet critical operational and reliability requirements, the achievement of which require unique production techniques and extensive and/or sophisticated testing. The Government does not own or possess any rights to the technical data, specifications, and drawings required to manufacture this item. In addition, the Government has not developed the technical data required to manufacture this part. The purchase or development of the technical data required to manufacture this item has been deemed uneconomical.

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

BARRIERS TO COMPETITION BEFORE FUTURE ACQUISITIONS ARE REQUIRED.

As previously stated, the Government does not own or possess any rights to the technical data required to manufacture this item. This prevents the USCG from being able to provide an adequate technical description to potential new sources. Therefore, it is difficult to take steps to foster competition when the manufacturing, performance, and testing data are proprietary to the OEM.

The USCG will continue to monitor the commercial marketplace for the availability of new ADTS- 3350ER Accessories and determine whether any new product is capable of meeting the USCG’s requirements.

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