Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition

This is a U.S. Coast Guard justification document for restricting competition on a commercial products procurement under FAR 12.102(a), Class Deviation 25-21, Rev. 1.

The Engineering Systems Division (ESD) intends to purchase purge kits (part number 50C-0068-2) on a sole source basis directly from Essex Industries, Inc., the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), located at 8007 Chivvis Drive, Saint Louis, MO 63123 (CAGE Code: 19062; UEI: SVT8HN6HB3E6). The initial quantity required is three units. The justification type selected is "Only One Source Is Available," citing that Essex Industries, as the OEM, owns all rights to the technical data, specifications, and drawings required for manufacture. The purge kits are used as specific maintenance items on the C27 and C130J aircraft. The justification rationale indicates that it would be uneconomical for the government to purchase the technical rights or develop alternative technical data, and no plans exist to reverse engineer the item. The government does not possess the necessary technical data to develop an adequate purchase description or find alternative sources.

No specific pricing terms, response dates, or award dates are provided in this justification document. The contracting officer's fair and reasonable price determination methods section appears on page two but contains redacted information. The document was last updated on March 3, 2026.