Justification and Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition (1).pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) form from the U.S. Coast Guard for sole-source procurement from FARO Technologies Inc. under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). The USCG intends to purchase a multi-part portable coordinate measuring machine (CMM) system including a FARO Quantum X.S 3.5m 7-Axis arm, FAROBlu xP Laser Line Probe, PolyWorks software package, training, and related accessories. The procurement includes 8 line items with specific part numbers and quantities of 1-2 each.

The justification cites that FARO Technologies is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and only source for these specialized items, which are used for precise measurements and 3D modeling of aircraft parts. The rationale states that FARO holds all proprietary rights to the technical data and software, and their components are not interchangeable with other manufacturers' products. Price reasonableness will be determined through comparison with previous purchases and similar items in related industries. The form indicates this will be posted to SAM.gov to allow other potential sources to submit capability statements, though the USCG has determined it would be uneconomical to purchase technical rights from sources other than the OEM.