TENSOR_JOTFOC.docx

Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition Simplified Acquisition Threshold

1. Vessel: CGC HOLLYHOCK

2. PR# 21-19-859C78010

3. Description of Supplies or Services:

PATTERSON MFG to provide qty. 08, TENSOR T-5-1/2-CG (Part: A0000619) and qty. 04, TENSOR T-3-1/2-CG, (Part: A0000617).

4. Estimated Value of Procurement:

5. Sources Available:

Patterson Manufacturing

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)

Tensors are used daily and rigorously through all of CGC HOLLYHOCK’s missions. The supply safety and security to large buoys and sinkers on deck while in port and transiting the water ways. These tensors are required to be used for safety and security of ship and member.

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.

PATTERSON MFG is the sole manufacturer of this item and hold the patent to these items. PATENT # 4,567,627

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 continue to expand our organic knowledge covering Tensor failure indicators and repair needs. The Coast Guard will maintain contact with senior technical experts and will look to obtain proprietary data to encourage future open competition.

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