Attachment 2 - Justification for other than full and open.pdf

This is a U.S. Coast Guard Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition document under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) for Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 12.102(a).

The Coast Guard is procuring 300 molle radio pockets (Part Number 745-P19-2) directly from the original equipment manufacturer, Lifesaving System LLC (CAGE Code: 64249), located at 220 Elsberry Road, Apollo Beach, Florida (UEI: ETUQJK3KLYN4). The justification authority is FAR 5.201(c)(3), FAR 11.204, and FAR 12.102(a), citing brand name justification because these items are specially designed and manufactured by Lifesaving System LLC for use with the molle vest for Search and Rescue (SAR) operations. The molle radio pockets are highly specialized products with proprietary technical data, specifications, and drawings owned exclusively by the manufacturer. The Government lacks ownership rights to this technical data and has determined it would be uneconomical to purchase data rights or develop an adequate purchase description independently. No other sources can meet the critical safety, durability, and reliability requirements without extensive testing. The Government has not developed reverse engineering capabilities for this item and has no plans to do so. The document notes that this service is not available from any required or optional source of supply under IAW FAR 8.103, and a combined synopsis/solicitation will be posted to www.sam.gov for consideration by all responsible sources.