2125405B3000AC038_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

NUMBER

PROJECT/TASK

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 25 each, AXLE, P/N 8AR7, NSN 2530-01-646-9857.

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 AXLE is 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 AXLE is critical for the safe operation of the Buoy

Handling Equipment. Failure of these items would cause a major degradation and not able to complete the mission. 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, GSA Advantage, and reviewed previous purchases to identify vendors who would have the ability to provide the required materials.

HOUGH MARINE AND MACHINE INC

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

FLOAT-ON CORPORATION is the suggested and only source that can provide the AXLE the entity does not have any known distributors. FLOAT-ON CORPORATION is the sole possessor of the drawings and other technical information required to properly manufacture these items.

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 proposed contractor. 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.

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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

Steven Bolen

CODE

SBPL

TELEPHONE

NUMBER

410-762-6847

DATE

April 4, 2025

SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

CODE

TELEPHONE

DATE