A15_JOFOC.pdf

BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION

In accordance with the authority granted under 41 U.S.C. 253(c), this request for award under other than full and open competition is hereby submitted.

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity:

Bureau of Land Management – Eastern Interior Field Office. Procure delivery of jet kayaks to support mining compliance inspections.

2. Nature and/or description of the action being approved:

Due to the circumstances described below, I request the following acquired using other than full and open competition in support of BLM requirement for jet kayaks. Mokai is the only manufacturer known to produce enclosed jet kayaks in the USA. Other manufactures produce open, sit-on-top jet kayaks that are approximately $2,000 more expensive and do not shield the operator from cold water.

3. A description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency’s needs (including the estimated value):

The items required to meet the BLM’s need is an enclosed jet kayak with tow hooks produced by Mokai Manufacturing, Inc. The jet kayaks will be used to access mining operations for inspections along the Fortymile River as required under 43 CFR 3809.600

Model: Mokai ES-Kape 2.0-Mechanical controls with the addition of bow and stern tow hooks added by the manufacturer.

Estimated price per unit including shipping: $6,982 (based on vendor pricing) Number of units required: 3 Total estimated price per three units including shipping: $20,946

No previous jet kayaks have been purchased to the knowledge of current staff.

The jet kayaks will replace the use of aviation contracts and replace the need to borrow a boat from another field office.

4. An identification of the Statutory Authority permitting other than full and open competition:

41. U.S.C. 253(c)(5) as implemented by FAR 6.302-5.

5. A demonstration that the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications or the nature of the acquisition requires use of the authority cited:

No other manufacturer produces enclosed jet kayaks in the USA. The Fortymile River is very cold, protection from exposure is necessary during all times of the year.

6. A description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as is practicable, including whether a notice was or will be publicized as required by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 5.2, and, if not, which exception under

5.202 applies:

Mokai is the sole manufacturer of enclosed jet kayaks in the USA.

7. A determination by the contracting officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable, and the basis for that determination:

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8. A description of the market research conducted (FAR part 10) and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted:

A search of jet kayak manufacturers was conducted. Two other manufacturers were found:

Aquanami and tnsxtreme. Both manufacturers only produce open sit-on-top kayaks, and they are more expensive than the enclosed kayaks produced by Mokai. An Aquanami kayak costs $8,500 without shipping. A tnsxtreme kayak costs $7,700 without shipping.

9. Any other facts supporting the use of other than full and open competition FAR 6.303-2(a) (9)):

There are no other facts regarding the use of other than full and open competition.

10. A listing of sources, if any, that expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition:

There are no other known sources.

11. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services required:

I’m not aware of any. More manufactures may or may not eventually produce enclosed jet kayaks in the future.

CERTIFICATIONS:

I, hereby, certify that this requirement does not exceed the Government’s minimum needs or scheduled requirements, and that the basis for award under other than full and open competition is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief:

Requisitioner’s Signature Date

I, hereby, certify that this justification for other than full and open competition is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief:

Contracting Officer’s Signature Date

8/6/2025