01-483-2598 Heating Element Electrical.pdf

Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition Simplified Acquisition Threshold

1. Vessel: WMEC 210’

2. PR# 2126406B4500AF054

3. Description of Supplies or Services: Purchase 2 each, Heating Element, NSN:

4410-01-483-2598, P/N: 5636, estimated cost each, $10,156.00

Estimated Value of Procurement: $20,312.00

4. Source Available:

Name: Cummins Wagner.

Address: 10901 Pump House Road Annapolis Junction MD 20701 Phone: (410)-792-4230 POC: Josh Andrucyk

5. Pursuant to FAR Subpart 13.106-1 (b), the Contracting Officer may solicit from one source if they determine that the circumstances of contract action deem only one source reasonably available:

Check the appropriate reason below:

X - Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, i.e. Unique capabilities, Limited number of sources, Proprietary data or

- Brand Name Mandatory

- Unusual & Compelling Urgency

- Exclusive Licensing Agreements

- Industrial Mobilization/Standardization

6. These items are needed for the repair and restoration of Hot Water Storage Tank used onboard 210’ WMEC Class Cutters. The Heating Element, Electrical is a flanged immersion heater that is 480 V, 36 KW, 3 phase, 60 Hz, Monel sheath element and 6”

– 150 lb steel flange. The Heating Element is the source to provide heating to the potable water system. The hot potable water is provided throughout the ship for sanitary need in the galley and berthing areas. The Coast Guard did not purchase the manufacturer's proprietary data rights, and therefore, cannot determine with certainty that an alternative part number would mount to, interface with, or operate effectively with Coast Guard Cutters. Failure of an alternative part, not conforming to the OEM's specifications, could create a situation that would cause the loss to ship’s operational mission. The manufacturing drawing and specifications have not been purchased by the Coast Guard.

8. When Coast Guard purchased the original equipment there were no requirements for manufacturer’s drawings, detailed parts lists, design or testing procedures. OEM is the only known manufacturer that has the techniques, design specifications, testing, quality assurance capability, and documentation necessary to manufacture these parts as used onboard Coast Guard Cutters.

9. COR will continue to conduct market research with a focus on locating vendors that are able to meet requirements, however without technical data described above obtaining full and open competition will be very difficult. The Coast Guard cannot require any vendor to release proprietary information.

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