JOTFOC VENTUROUS LONG BLOCK.pdf
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This document is a U.S. Coast Guard Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (Simplified Acquisition Procedures) for FAR 13.106-1(b). The procurement is for various Caterpillar certified engine components needed to complete a 3406 engine long block renewal on CGC VENTUROUS, with an estimated total value of $64,266.88. The justification is based on a brand name requirement, specifically that only Caterpillar (OEM) has the proprietary information necessary to manufacture their parts, and OEM certified parts provide longer service life, less prone to failures, and include a limited warranty.
The suggested source is Guardian Systems, LLC in Portsmouth, VA, with the procurement rationale emphasizing that OEM parts have historically proven more cost-effective for the Coast Guard by reducing downtime and avoiding high failure rates associated with non-OEM parts. The document notes that only Caterpillar has detailed information on part dimensions, hardness, material properties, and manufacturing requirements, which are not shared with other manufacturers. The procurement is structured as a simplified acquisition procedure under FAR guidelines, with the intent to source directly from a Caterpillar authorized parts and service center.
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| SOW for Caterpillar 3406 Long Block Parts Kit (1).docx | DOCX document | |
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Last Updated 11/01/24
U.S. COAST GUARD JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES (SAP) FOR FAR 13.106-1(b)
PURCHASE REQUEST OR REQUISITION NUMBER:
52000PR250020069
ESTIMATED TOTAL VALUE, INCLUDING OPTIONS:
(Over Micro-Purchase Threshold, but up to the SAT) $64,266.88
AUTHORITY JUSTIFICATION TYPE
☐ 13.106-1(b)(1) ONLY ONE SOURCE REASONABLY AVAILABLE (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, or industrial mobilization).
☒ FAR 5.102(a)(6), FAR
11.105, FAR 13.106-1
(b) (1)
BRAND NAME – Items peculiar to one manufacturer: The particular brand name, product, or feature is essential to the Government’s requirements, and market research indicates other companies’ similar products, or products lacking the particular feature, do not meet, or cannot be modified to meet, the agency’s needs.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED AND THE INTENDED USE:
Various Caterpillar certified engine components as needed to complete a 3406 engine long block renewal on CGC VENTUROUS. See parts list sent in procurement request.
SUGGESTED SOURCE NAME, ADDRESS, & UNIQUE ENTITY IDENTIFIER (UEI):
Guardian Systems, LLC
3050 High Street, Suite G
Portsmouth, VA 23707
RATIONALE FOR JUSTIFICATION TYPE SELECTED ABOVE TO INCLUDE RELEVANT INFORMATION GAINED
THROUGH YOUR MARKET RESEARCH TO SUPPORT THE JUSTIFICATION TYPE:
Only Caterpillar (OEM) has the information on part dimensions, hardness, material properties, forging/casting requirements to manufacture their parts. This information is proprietary and not shared with other manufactures. OEM certified parts (new or remanufactured) provide longer service life and are less prone to failures. OEM parts also provide a limited warranty. This is possible due to the strict QA processes that the OEM used for part inspections. Using non-OEM parts have historically costed the Coast Guard more money and down time for the cutters due to high failure rates and poor fitment of parts.
CONTRACTING OFFICER - FAIR AND REASONABLE PRICE DETERMINATION METHODS:
☐ MARKET RESEARCH
☐ COMPARISON OF PROPOSED PRICE WITH PRICES FOUND REASONABLE ON PREVIOUS PURCHASES
☐ CURRENT PRICE LIST
☐ COMPARISON WITH SIMILAR ITEMS IN A RELATED INDUSTRY
☐ COMPARISON TO IGCE
CONTRACTING OFFICER’S PERSONAL KNOWLEDGE (EXPLAIN)
☐ OTHER (EXPLAIN)
SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF TECHNICAL AND REQUIREMENTS POC DATE
Last Updated 11/01/24
SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER
DATE
| 2025-06-25T09:16:12-0400 | |
| CARNEY.RICHARD.VINCENT.1037486023 |
| 2025-06-25T13:51:20-0400 | |
| BALINT.KARLA.PAOLA.1514460040 |
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