JOTFOC_70Z04025Q5AS025.pdf

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This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOTFOC) document for a sole source procurement by the U.S. Coast Guard. The procurement seeks five Cable Assembly, Special Purpose (Sensor Splitter Cable) with NSN 5995-99-563-9983 and twenty Feedback Unit Assemblies with NSN 5998-99-317-5395, all to be sourced exclusively from Marine Jet Power, Inc. as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). The justification emphasizes that these parts are critical for the maintenance and operation of JETMASTER ASSEMBLY on Coast Guard boats, with the technical data and manufacturing specifications being proprietary to Marine Jet Power, Inc. The document cites 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(1) as the authority, indicating that only one responsible source exists that can satisfy the agency's requirements.

The document details extensive reasoning for the sole source procurement, including the potential safety risks of using non-OEM parts and the lack of technical information available to develop alternative sources. The total estimated procurement is for OEM parts supporting LRI-II platform equipment, with the Contracting Officer of Record (COR) committing to continue market research to potentially identify alternative vendors in future acquisitions. The procurement is structured as a Simplified Acquisition Procedure (SAP) under FAR 13.106-1(b), with delivery required by 06/20/2025 to the Surface Forces Logistics Center in Baltimore, MD.

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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.

PURCHASE REQUEST OR REQUISITION

NUMBER

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 five (05) each, CABLE ASSEMBLY, SPECIAL PURPOSE (SENSOR SPLITTER CABLE) P/N 2012-086-001, NSN 5995-99-563-9983 and twenty (20) each, FEEDBACK UNIT P/N 8748-050-OAE, NSN 5998- 99-317-5395. Material is needed in support of LRI-II. The PARTS are provided by MARINE JET POWER, INC., the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), therefore all offers shall conform to this brand.

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 CABLE ASSEMBLY and FEEDBACK UNIT required to make an accurate assessment of equal or alternate equipment that could meet the Coast Guard’s performance, fit, form and function requirements for this procurement is unavailable. The CABLE ASSEMBLY and FEEDBACK UNIT are utilized for the maintenance and upkeep of the JETMASTER ASSEMBLY. The JETMASTER ASSEMBLY is critical in the operation of the installed Jets. The Jets allow the forward and reverse actions of the boat. The inability of the vessel to maneuver would place the boat in an untenable situation during underway operations, jeopardizing the safety of the crew and vessel. MARINE JET POWER, INC. has provided the CABLE ASSEMBLY and FEEDBACK UNIT brand, installed on this platform of Coast Guard boats. 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. Therefore, all replacement parts offered shall be only “official brand” (OEM) parts.

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 the CABLE ASSEMBLY and FEEDBACK UNIT. MARINE JET POWER, INC. is the brand of parts installed onboard, compatible with the equipment installed on board this platform. Searched for other vendors capable of supplying the OEM “official” parts.

MARINE JET POWER, INC. has known distributors.

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

MARINE JET POWER, INC. is the suggested source that can provide the “official” OEM, brand, to support the installed equipment. Any and all offers must be the MARINE JET POWER, INC. brand. MARINE JET POWER, INC. is the sole possessor of the drawings and other technical information required to properly manufacture the parts. Another vendor’s part may not contain the same fit, form and function as the MARINE JET POWER, INC. brand, and could lead to fabrication being necessary for installation. The installation of MARINE JET POWER, INC. brand will ensure the continuity and configuration of the CABLE ASSEMBLY and FEEDBACK UNIT installed at Coast Guard units. The Coast Guard does not have any technical information to deviate from this brand.

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.

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

James Taylor, COR

CODE

SBPL

TELEPHONE

NUMBER

571-607-2093

DATE

January 10, 2025

SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER CODE TELEPHONE

NUMBER

DATE

March 8, 2023 Version

2025-01-10T11:37:44-0500
TAYLOR.JAMES.M.1144594734

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