4730-01-670-7210_JA v.3-3-26.pdf

Last Updated 03/03/2026

U.S. COAST GUARD JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES AT OR BELOW THE SAT

FAR 12.102(a), FAR Class Deviation 25-21 Rev. 1 for FAR Part 12

PURCHASE REQUEST OR REQUISITION NUMBER:

2126406B4500

ESTIMATED TOTAL VALUE, INCLUDING OPTIONS:

(Over Micro-Purchase Threshold, but up to the SAT) $ 207,724.00

AUTHORITY JUSTIFICATION TYPE

Restricting Competition FAR 12.102(a), FAR Class Deviation 25-21 Rev. 1 for FAR Part 12

☐ Only One Source Is Available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, or industrial mobilization).

☒ Brand Name - Items peculiar to one manufacturer: The particular brand name, product, or feature is essential to the Government’s requirements, and market research indicates other companies’ similar products, or products lacking the particular feature, do not meet, or cannot be modified to meet, the agency’s needs

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED AND THE INTENDED USE:

Purchase of Strainer, Sediment, 4730-01-670-7210, Qty – 11 in support of the 154’ WPC vessels.

OEM: Eaton Filtration, LLC (CAGE 4X3T2, UEI: HKAUGYJZB8H3)

SUGGESTED SOURCE NAME, ADDRESS, & UNIQUE ENTITY IDENTIFIER (UEI):

Vendor 1. Filter Technologies Inc.

UEI: CN3TS2ER1JD4

Vendor POC: Alex Janoczkin

Phone Number: 732-329-2500

Email: alex@filterprocess.com

Website: www.filterprocess.com

Estimate: $207,724.00. This estimate is based on market research for similar items and the historical purchase record for this item dating back to FY 2024.

Business Size Category: Self Certified Small Disadvantaged

Business

Ordering Vehicle Name and Number, if applicable: N/A

Vendor 2. CVL Technical Sales, Inc.

UEI: DRAXQ1CLFGH8

Vendor POC: Mike Bannon

Phone Number: 410-686-0123 Ext. 14

Email: mbannon@cvltech.com

Website: www.cvltech.com

Estimate: $207,724.00. This estimate is based on market research for similar items and the historical purchase record for this item dating back to FY 2024.

Business Size Category: Large

Vendor 3. SIT Corporation

UEI: U4CGHHHKG2R5

Vendor POC: Sergio Palucci

Phone Number: 305-255-3127

Email: sergio@sitcorporation.com

Website: www.sitcorporation.com

Estimate: $ 207,724.00. This estimate is based on market research for similar items and the historical purchase record for this item dating back to FY 2024.

Business Size Category: Large

Vendor 4: 17 Machinery, LLC

UEI: FMKMMVA2JD75

Vendor POC: Marie Knapp

Phone Number: 804-642-9400

Email: mknapp@17M2.com.com

Website: www.17m2.com

Estimate: $ 207,724.00. This estimate is based on market research for similar items and the historical purchase record for this item dating back to FY 2024.

Business Size Category: Small – Woman Owned https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-12#FAR_12_102 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-12#FAR_12_102 mailto:alex@filterprocess.com http://www.filterprocess.com/ mailto:mbannon@cvltech.com http://www.cvltech.com/ mailto:sergio@sitcorporation.com mailto:mknapp@17M2.com.com http://www.applied.com/

Last Updated 03/03/2026

The procurement of genuine original equipment manufacturer (OEM) Sediment Strainers designed and manufactured by

Eaton Filtration LLC is critical to maintaining the operational readiness of the 154’ WPC Sentinel Class fleet. The primary purpose of the requested sediment strainers (NSN: 4730-01-670-7210) is to remove contaminants from the ship’s service generator cooling water before it reaches the critical engine cooling system components, helping protect the system and maintain reliable engine performance. Because the Government does not possess the proprietary technical data, precise tolerances, material specifications, or reproduction manufacturing drawings required to solicit full and open competition, these sediment strainers must be procured from the OEM or its authorized distributors. Sourcing unproven aftermarket alternatives represents an unmitigated risk, as there is no government-held baseline against which to verify or certify the performance and safety of non-OEM alternatives.

Attempting to substitute these critical components with non-OEM alternatives would likely require a formal engineering change in accordance with the Joint Surface Engineering Change Process Guide, CGTO-PG-85-00-900-G. This process triggers months of costly system re-engineering, extensive mechanical analyses, technical design reviews, and operational shipboard testing to certify alternative sediment strainers can handle the operational requirements. Such protracted delays would divert critical logistics funds and could force affected cutters into a non-operational or restricted status, actively degrading the Coast Guard’s readiness and its ability to execute statutory missions, including securing U.S. borders, facilitating maritime commerce, and responding to national contingencies. Consequently, strict adherence to the proven OEM configuration is mandatory to guarantee reliable cutter operations and comply with Coast Guard Configuration Management

Policy under Commandant Instruction 4130.6C.

Utilizing non-OEM alternatives introduces unacceptable safety and operational risks to both the vessels and their crews.

Attempting to substitute these precise components without OEM-certified technical data significantly increases the likelihood of generator overheating and failure, resulting in loss or degradation of electrical power to mission-essential systems, including navigation, communications, propulsion support, and damage control equipment. During critical operations, this can reduce mission capability, increase casualty response demands, and place the vessel and crew at greater risk to safety, readiness, and survivability. While SFLC Equipment Specialists remain committed to conducting continuous market research to identify alternative vendors, the current lack of proprietary technical data makes achieving full and open competition highly improbable at this time, making the procurement of Eaton Filtration LLC sediment strainers necessary to sustain fleet readiness.

CONTRACTING OFFICER - FAIR AND REASONABLE PRICE DETERMINATION METHODS:

☐ MARKET RESEARCH

☐ COMPARISON OF PROPOSED PRICE WITH PRICES FOUND REASONABLE ON PREVIOUS PURCHASES

☐ CURRENT PRICE LIST

☐ COMPARISON WITH SIMILAR ITEMS IN A RELATED INDUSTRY

☐ COMPARISON TO IGCE

☐ CONTRACTING OFFICER’S PERSONAL KNOWLEDGE (EXPLAIN)

☐ OTHER (EXPLAIN)

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