4.d_Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition.pdf

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

KNOWN SOURCE" OR "ONLY SOURCE WHICH CAN MEET THE REQUIRED DELIVERY DATE" ARE INADEQUATE TO

SUPPORT A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE.

is unacceptable.

PURCHASE REQUEST OR REQUISITION

NUMBER

PROJECT/TASK

NUMBER

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

$41,000

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 MUST PROVIDE IT

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 YSI EXO is a multiparameter sonde used for measuring water quality parameters in cadet corrosion research projects and marine science laboratory courses. The sonde must be configured to measure temperature, salinity, dissolved oxygen, pH, CDOM, Chlorophyll, and turbidity in profiling and unattended modes.

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

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED.

The sonde and sensors will be integrated into the existing equipment in the lab and therefore must be compatible with the other instruments and software all manufactured by and purchased through YSI.

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).

delivered.

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

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 company does not distribute to the Northeast U.S. region through sources other than Xylem.

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

BARRIERS TO COMPETITION BEFORE FUTURE ACQUISITIONS ARE REQUIRED.

USCGA would encourage future competition on these items provided other vendors enter the marketplace with products that are fully compatible with existing systems and meet the required specifications.

SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CUSTOMER

LT Nolan Salyer

CODE TELEPHONE NUMBER

(231) 633-1109

DATE

20JUL23

SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER CODE TELEPHONE NUMBER DATE

KMSantana Typewritten Text 14-Sep-2023

KMSantana Typewritten Text 8604448537

KMSantana Pencil