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Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition Simplified Acquisition Threshold

1. Vessel: CGC HAMILTON

2. PR# 858P45N78

3. Description of Supplies or Services:

Provide technical oversight to CG labor during oil pan gasket renewal repairs on the CGC HAMILTON and NR 3 generator.

4. Estimated Value of Procurement: $119,000

5. Sources Available:

Peterson Power Systems 510.325.4060 cell rrrichter(at)petersonpower.com

Ring Power Systems 904 737-7730 - General information(at)ringpower.com

Blanchard CAT Office: (843) 871-2001 Cell: (843) 323-8731 hwhittaker(at)blanchardmachinery.com

6. 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

7. Impact Statement (describe the impact on the mission or property)

DISCREP is CASREP CAT 2 equivalent, HAMILTON generator performance is degraded and leaks present a fire hazard. This is a safe-to-sail criteria and directly impacts the mission of the cutter. Failure or delays repairing the generator will prevent the cutter from executing critical planned/assigned Law Enforcement missions.

8. Explain why an adequate purchase description or other information suitable to solicit by Full and Open Competition has not been developed or are not suitable.

Caterpillar is the OEM for the electrical distribution system. Technical certification through Caterpillar is required. Any third party service provided cannot be warranted and would tremendously increase risk factors both financially and in personnel safety.

9. Provide a Statement of Actions, if any, the government may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before future acquisitions are required.

The Coast Guard will use its own personnel under the instruction of the OEM technician and train them for future casualty response to a casualty of this nature.

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Technical Representative Contracting Officer