Attachment 2 - Redacted Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition - 70Z03824QJ0000128.pdf

This solicitation requests quotations for hydraulic power units, hydraulic circulation units, and hydraulic coupling kits to be awarded on a sole source basis to C-Lars, LLC. Offered products must be traceable to the original equipment manufacturer. Quotations are due by January 18, 2024 with anticipated award by January 22, 2024. Pricing shall be firm-fixed price. The solicitation is issued by the United States Coast Guard for unrestricted small businesses.

The document provides instructions for filing agency protests with the United States Coast Guard Ombudsman Program, including an informal resolution process and formal agency protest procedures. Interested parties are encouraged to first seek resolution with the contracting officer, and may then file a formal protest with either the contracting officer or ombudsman. Contract award or performance will be suspended during a protest period unless justified for urgency or in the government's best interest. The goal is to resolve protests within 35 days of filing.