5840-01-669-0547_JOTFOC.docx

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES (SAP) JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION (J&A)

SOLICITATIONS MAY BE LIMITED TO ONE SOURCE ONLY IF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER DETERMINES THAT ONLY ONE SOURCE IS REASONABLY AVAILABILE. THIS DETERMINATION MUST BE SUPPORTED WITH FULL JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE FROM 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. THE CUSTOMER SHALL PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

Sole source

PURCHASE REQUEST OR REQUISTION NUMBER

2118408B4200RJ031

$150,000)

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED, AND THE INTENDED USE

Purchase of: 2, NAME: PROCESSOR,RADAR, NSN: 5840-01-669-0547, P/n: PCRP 217B OEM: SSR ENGINEERING INC CAGE: 1KFG9 Used on: WMSL SURVEILLANCE SURFACE SEARCH RADAR S-BAND PROCESSOR

UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THAT LIMIT AVAILABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE, WITH THE REASON NO OTHER SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED.

This radar processor is part of the X- and S-Band radar systems, which is a critical radar system for safe operation, machinery operating parameters and assets longevity for the WMSL-418 class cutters. Breakdown of this system or its components may possibly lead to major damage or unsafe operation of the cutter. The CG does not possess technical design data, tolerances, and other information needed to evaluate alternate parts for other sources.

REASON THAT SUGGESTED SOURCE IS THE ONLY SOURCE WHICH CAN PROVIDE THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES 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 this cutter's X- and S-Band radar systems. Failure of an alternative part, not conforming to the OEM's specifications, could cause significant damage or unsafe conditions.

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 acquisition must be made using sole source parts and assemblies. The applicable statutory authority applicable is 10 USC 2304(c) (1) because the OEM is the only known source that possesses the required capabilities, drawings, specifications, engineering control procedures and proprietary methods to ensure the latest design configuration, manufacturing and quality control required to produce parts to the latest engineering specifications and requirements. The Coast Guard does not posses or own the technical data required to solicit these parts from a source other than the OEM or an OEM distributor.

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 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 difficult. The Coast Guard cannot require any vendor to release proprietary information.