JA CGX Liners.pdf

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES (SAP)

Justification For Other Than Full & Open Competition (J&A)

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. THE CUSTOMER SHALL PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

PURCHASE REQUEST OR REQUISITION NUMBER PROJECT!TASK NUMBER ESTIMATED AMOUNT (Over Micro-Purchase Threshold, but up to the Simplified Acquisition

601 00PR0000159; 24CGAFED

Threshold) $40,227.00

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

Purchase of required USCG fleece liners.

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

CAN BE USED.

The USCG fleece liner jackets are manufactured specifically for the Coast Guard. They are only sold through the Coast Guard Exchange or through the Clothing Locker. There is only one manufacturer, Workwear Outfitters, that makes them for the Clothing Locker, Coast Guard Exchange, and RTC Cape May.

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

An internet search was conducted to locate a manufacturer that would be able to supply these items in a timely manner.

Through extensive research, Workwear Outfitters is the only manufacturer that would meet the specifications provided by the USCG, Uniform Distribution Center. The Coast Guard Exchange bought the rest of the fabric and fleece liners that Workwear Outfitters had available. All new orders from Workwear Outfitters will have a lead time of over six months. The Coast Guard Exchange is the only vendor that can provide these required uniform items in a timely manner.

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.

These items are Coast Guard specific.

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

COMPETITION BEFORE FUTURE ACQUISITIONS ARE REQUIRED

SIGNATU�ND TITLE OF CUSTOMER CODE TELEPHONE NUMBER DATE

SarahL.��- (860)701-6438 15JAN2024

SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER CODE TELEPHONE NUMBER DATE

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