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the only vendor with product updates and changes that are not published for public distribution, such as Service Information Updates, Modifications, supplier changes. These proprietary data constraints necessitate ongoing reliance on • ■E. a

7. Description of Efforts Made to Ensure that Offers are Solicited from as Many Potential Sources as is Practicable.

Two source sought notices was posted on SAM.gov on March 29, 2024 and June 11, 2024. The posting requested feedback from all industry partners capable of meeting fulling this requirement.

Through these SAM.gov postings, six companies provided a response. All six of the responses received were reviewed by the requiring activity. Based on the review of the responses, the contracting officer determined the only capable source for this requirement is-

Registering diverse vendor participation assists market analysis and planning for repeat requirements.

Follow-up engagement with offering companies and other parties in their business networks provides opportunities to further competition for agency parts and service acquisitions. Additionally, Acquisition Planning Forecast System (APFS) F2021054744 was originally posted 2 November 2023 and revised and republished on 27 February 2025. To date, there have been no responses were received.

8. Determination by the Contracting Officer that the Anticipated Cost to the Government will be Fair and Reasonable.

The Contracting Officer will determine that the anticipated prices to be fair and reasonable based on prices analysis in accordance with FAR Subpart 15.404-l(b), utilizing a combination of price analysis techniques to include: comparison of proposed prices to historical prices paid for the overhauls of similar engine types. (FAR 15.404-1 (b)(2)(ii)), current catalog prices (FAR 15.404- 1 (b)(2)(iv)), and an analysis of other than certified cost and pricing data (FAR 15.404- 1(b)(2)(vii)).

9. Description of Market Research. In accordance with FAR Subpart l0.001 (a)(2), market research was conducted between August 2020 and March 2025 by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and Contract Specialist. This included discussions with ... review of responses from sources sought notices. and support from LSC partners.

Additionally, on April 15, 2024 and June 11, 2024, two public sources sought notice posted on SAM.gov requested capability statements from potential vendors. Combined, the notices yielded six

(6) responses. However, due to the unique nature of the requirement none of the vendors who responded can fulfill this requirement, except�

10. Any Other Facts Supporting the Use of Other Than Full and Open Competition.

The USCG �ot possess the technical expertise to maintain, inspect, overhaul, repair, and service the .... 20VI 163 TB93 MPD Engine. Only- can fulfill this requirement.

Furthermore . .--. ha�ed they have no intentions of selling its e • lized tooling that is required for maintenance of the� 20VI 163 TB93 MPD Engine nor will provide operator guidance, spare parts catalogues and other information required to perform maintenance or repair tasks to any third-party vendor. This documentation has been provided to the U.S. Coast Guard is for Coast Guard utilization only due to the proprietary nature. Lastly, iai has only provide the U.S. Coast Guard