Alder MRG JA redact_Redacted.pdf

This document is a U.S. Coast Guard Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for commercial products and services under FAR 12.102(a), FAR Class Deviation 25-21 Rev. 1.

The procurement covers repair services for the USCGC WLB 225 FL, a Coast Guard vessel requiring dry-dock and repairs. Work Item 22 involves Main Reduction Gear Overhaul performed under the supervision of Origin Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Technical Representatives. The requirement mandates OEM-authorized licensed technical representative services, manufacturer proprietary information and software, manufacturer-approved repair methods and standards compliance, and an OEM-Certified Representative demonstrating qualifications on their résumé. The single suggested source is Philadelphia Gear/Timken, located at 935 1st Avenue, Suite 200, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania 19406 (1-800-766-5120). The justification for restricting competition to a single source is based on brand name considerations—specifically that the particular brand, product, or feature is essential to the Government's requirements, and market research indicates other companies' similar products lack the particular feature or cannot be modified to meet the agency's needs. The Coast Guard retains the technical data and design rights to manufacture or supply parts for the equipment. The contracting officer employed multiple fair and reasonable price determination methods, including market research, comparison with previous purchase prices, and comparison with similar items in a related industry. The document was last updated March 3, 2026.