4810-01-603-7348 VALVE ASSEMBLY JOTFOC_.pdf

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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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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 twenty (20) VALVE, ASSEMBLIES P/N KS355 (KS657), NSN 4810-01-603-7348. Vessel: 45’ RBM. TWIN DISC INC., is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), of this particular valve assembly.

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 VALVE, ASSY P/N KS355 required to make an accurate assessment of equal or alternate equipment meeting the Coast Guard’s performance, fit, form and function requirements for this procurement is unavailable. The VALVE, ASSY allows the proper flow of fluids to and from the REDUCTION GEAR. The REDUCTION GEAR is a product manufactured by TWIN DISC INC., any and all VALVE, ASSY offered as a replacement must conform to this OEM brand. The REDUCTION GEAR is critical for the forward and reverse movement of the vessel. A failure of the REDUCTION GEAR would result in jeopardizing the mission of the vessel, as well as safety of the crew. Any attempt to manufacture this item without the proper Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts and access to OEM reproduction manufacturing drawings, spec, 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). Conducted market research using internet searches and reviewed previous purchases to identify vendors who would have the ability to provide the required materials.

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

This is a brand name acquisition. TWIN DISC INC., is the OEM of the VALVE ASSEMBLY that the Coast Guard is required to use. TWIN DISC INC., is the sole possessor of the drawings and other technical information required to properly manufacture the VALVE ASSEMBLY. Another vendor’s valve assembly may not contain the same fit, form and function as the TWIN DISC INC., brand. The installation of TWIN DISC INC., brand will ensure the continuity and configuration of the VALVE ASSEMBLY.

Presently, TWIN DISC INC., valves are installed at Coast Guard units. The Coast Guard does not have any technical information to deviate from this brand of VALVE ASSEMBLY, another vendor’s offer may not have the same fit, form or function as the installed brand and could lead to fabrication being necessary for installation.

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 a proprietary commercial item of the OEM, TWIN DISC INC. The reproduction of 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 OEM.

PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE GOVERNMENT MAY TAKE TO REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS TO COMPETITION BEFORE FUTURE ACQUISITIONS ARE REQUIRED. COR will continue to conduct market research in the attempt to locate vendors that can satisfy the needs of the Coast Guard including a requirement for manufacturer’s engineering drawings, detailed parts lists, design or testing procedures, and other relevant information concerning this item.

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