J and A - Appleton_Redacted.pdf

This is a U.S. Coast Guard Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) for Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b).

The justification supports a sole-source procurement from Appleton Marine, Inc., located at 3030 E Pershing St, Appleton, Wisconsin 54911 (phone: 920-738-5432). The requirement is for technical representative services for an Appleton Marine EB000-60-40 buoy crane and related equipment/system work. Services include providing manufacturer's proprietary system and equipment information, software, tools, and assisting with disassembly, inspection, repair, modification, calibration, and reassembly compliance with manufacturer procedures and standards. The technical representative must be an Appleton Marine Certified Representative for the specified equipment and demonstrate this certification on their résumé. The justification type selected is "Brand Name—Items peculiar to one manufacturer," as Appleton Marine Inc. is identified as the only known vendor with the necessary techniques, design specifications, testing, quality assurance capability, and documentation to provide these specialized technical services. The absence of an OEM technical representative could cause significant damage to equipment if work is performed incorrectly. The contracting officer determined fair and reasonable pricing using market research and comparison with similar items in a related industry. This sole-source acquisition is necessary to ensure compatibility between the 225' Juniper Class Buoy Tender's Appleton Marine buoy crane and its existing hydraulic power system.