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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 TWENTY FIVE (25) each BUSHING, CLAMP, SHAFT P/N ETP-ER-35 NSN 5365-01-650-5254 VESSEL:

45 RBM

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 BUSHING, CLAMP, SHAFT required to make an accurate assessment of equal or alternate equipment meeting the Coast Guard’s performance, fit and function requirements for this procurement is unavailable. The BUSHING, CLAMP, SHAFT is in support of the GENERATOR of the ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLLY SYSTEM currently installed on the 45 RBM fleet. Primarily, the GENERATOR is critical for providing the electrical power to run all electrical equipment on board the RB-M 45 FT fleet. This includes battery chargers, radars, etc. during underway operations for search and rescue operations and drug interdiction. Any attempt to manufacture this item without the proper Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M). parts and without access to O.E.M. reproduction manufacturing drawings, specifications, 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).

Contacted Original Equipment Manufacturer, including authorized distributor, commercial distributor, and extensive internet search for sources.

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

The BUSHING, CLAMP, SHAFT is a ZERO MAX INC. brand. ZERO MAX INC and their authorized distributors is the suggested and only source that can provide the BUSHING, CLAMP, SHAFT. This brand is installed across the 45FT RBM platform, to maintain configuration of spare parts. Any and all other offers must conform to this brand. ZERO MAX INC is the sole possessor of the drawings and other technical information required to properly manufacture the BUSHING, CLAMP, SHAFT.

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 as proprietary commercial item of the proposed contractor. The reproduction 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 O.E.M.

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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.

COTR will continue to market research in the attempt to locate vendors that can satisfy the needs of the Coast Guard, including a requirement for manufacture’s engineering/manufacturing drawings, detailed parts list, design or testing procedures, and other relevant information concerning this item.

SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CUSTOMER CODE

SBPL

TELEPHONE

NUMBER

571-607-2050

DATE

6/9/2025

SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

CODE TELEPHONE

DATE