Attachment 3 - Redacted Justification for Other than Full and Open.pdf

This is a U.S. Coast Guard Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) for FAR 12.102(a), documenting a brand-name justification for procuring aircraft paint booth filtration components from A.J. Dralle, Inc.

The Coast Guard's Aviation Logistics Center, Industrial Operations Division requires six line items of specialized filters for paint booth operations, with quantities totaling 2,910 units. The items include XFP-600 6 and 6 PKT bags (600 and 480 units), MEPT panel filters in two sizes (630 and 480 units), SFR panel filter (400 units), and filter element INTA (300 units). All filters must meet stringent specifications including correct dimensions for secure fitting in the paint booth system, triple-stage aerospace coating capability, EPA NESHAP standards compliance verified through Method 319 testing, and a demonstrated paint arrestance efficiency of 99.97% or better for chromate-containing coatings. A.J. Dralle Inc. (CAGE 1MNC2) is identified as the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and sole current market source that complies with all specifications. The justification cites that A.J. Dralle owns all technical data and intellectual property rights, and it is uneconomical to purchase rights from other sources. Three suggested sources are identified: Metal Prep (CAGE 0BUP0), Merritt Marine Supply Inc. (CAGE 06UK5), and A.J. Dralle, Inc. The contracting officer selected Current Price List as the fair and reasonable price determination method. The document was last updated December 12, 2025.