CGC KANKAKEE JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION.pdf

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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. STATEMENTS SUCH AS "ONLY KNOWN SOURCE" OR "ONLY SOURCE WHICH CAN MEET THE REQUIRED DELIVERY DATE" ARE INADEQUATE TO SUPPORT A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE. Do not use marketing language in this document. Language such as “This company has made its mark,” “This company is recognized as industry’s best,” and “This company is the leader in…” is unacceptable.

PURCHASE REQUEST OR REQUISITION

NUMBER

PR 52000PR2500XXXXX

PROJECT/TASK

NUMBER

KANKAKEE

UPDD FY25

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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 – MUST PROVIDE IT

☐ 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.

Dry-dock KANKAKEE to repair steering rudders.

UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THAT LIMIT AVAILABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE, WITH THE REASON NO OTHER

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED.

CGC Kankakee experienced a loss of steering. A subsequent dive inspection found both steering rudders to be missing. Due to this casualty CGC Kankakee is unable to transit under their own power and will require tow services to a dry dock repair facility.

Consideration of repair facilities outside the immediate area of CGC Kankakee‘s home port in Memphis, TN, is cost prohibitive due to towing costs. Wepfer Marine is the only vendor within 10 miles of CGC Kankakee‘s home port with an active Coast Guard dry docking certification and therefore is the only viable repair facility to complete the fore mentioned repairs.

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).

The below justification is provided to support expedited solicitation and award of CGC Kankakee’s unplanned dry docking for rudder repairs to Wepfer Marine in Memphis, TN.

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

There is an operational need to execute repairs as soon as possible. CGC Kankakee is the only river tender that operates between MM 598-813 of the Mississippi River. The Mississippi River is currently in low water season with river stages reaching critical low water levels throughout the lower Mississippi River. Seasonal weather events have and will continue to cause extreme water level fluctuations, which greatly increase the risk of commercial groundings in the region. It is paramount to affect immediate repairs to CGC Kankakee to facilitate continuous upkeep of the maritime transportation system after water level fluctuates and prevent vessel grounding along a critical maritime trade route.

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.

The inability to complete timely repairs will place commercial mariners at greater risk and could have far reaching economic impacts if groundings occur along the Mississippi River during low water season. The Coast Guard’s obligation to financial stewardship and operational impacts drive the justification for sole source award of CGC Kankakee‘s unplanned dry dock for rudder repairs to Wepfer Marine.

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PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE GOVERNMENT MAY TAKE TO REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY

BARRIERS TO COMPETITION BEFORE FUTURE ACQUISITIONS ARE REQUIRED.

N/A.

SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CUSTOMER

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IBCT

TELEPHONE

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DATE

10/2/2024

SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

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CODE TELEPHONE

NUMBER

DATE

10/2/2024