01-633-0845 ROPE WIRE.pdf

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.

PURCHASE REQUEST OR REQUISITION

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PROJECT/TASK

NUMBER

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 one hundred and fifteen

(115) each, WINCH, WIRE ROPE/SOC, THE JAMES WALKER COMPANY, P/N JW02518OSL, (CERTEX USA P/N CX02-5000), NSN 4010-01-633-0845. The Wire Rope consists of: 1/4 INCH X 18 FT BRT wire rope sling w/open swage socket one end. The Crosby Group is the manufacturer of the socket; Crosby’s S501 swage socket; P/N 10-39021. THE JAMES WALKER COMPANY attaches the wire rope to the socket and offers P/N JW02518OSL. (CERTEX USA P/N CX02-5000) **NOTE: The following must be included with all orders: “THE CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE/MILL TEST CERTIFICATION/CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION”, for wire rope reel number. ** Vessel:

26’ TANB

UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THAT LIMIT AVAILABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE, WITH THE REASON NO OTHER SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED. The technical data required to make an accurate assessment of equal or alternate equipment that could meet the Coast Guard’s performance, fit and function requirements for this procurement is unavailable. The WINCH, WIRE ROPE/SOC is used in support of the 26’ TANB WINCH. While other manufacturers’ are capable of providing wire rope for this application, THE JAMES WALKER COMPANY offers the wire rope under P/N JW02518OSL, (CERTEX USA P/N CX02-5000) fully assembled, ready for installation. Any offered replacement parts must maintain the exact configuration for maintenance and parts. The Crosby’s S501 swage socket is the brand utilized for this installation, therefore, all replacement offers shall be only “official brand” Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts. Any attempt to manufacture this item without the proper (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). Researched the Internet for vendors available to provide wire rope. THE JAMES WALKER COMPANY is the brand presently installed onboard. THE JAMES WALKER COMPANY offer the wire rope fully assembled, ready for installation.

THE JAMES WALKER COMPANY is an affiliate of CERTEX USA INC.

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

THE JAMES WALKER COMPANY is the suggested source that can provide the WINCH, WIRE ROPE/SOC in the configuration consistent with the Coast Guard’s need. THE JAMES WALKER COMPANY offers the wire rope under P/N JW02518OSL, (CX02-5000) fully assembled, ready for installation, “official OEM parts, to support the installed equipment.

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. 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.

SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CUSTOMER

Christopher Hall

CODE

SBPL

TELEPHONE

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571-607-7402

DATE

August 13, 2024

SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER CODE TELEPHONE

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DATE

March 8, 2023 Version