Attachment 6 - Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition Appleton.pdf

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JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES (SAP) FAR 13.106-1(b)

SOLICITATIONS MAY BE LIMITED TO ONE SOURCE ONLY IF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER DETERMINES THAT ONLY ONE SOURCE IS REASONABLY AVAILABLE. THIS DETERMINATION MUST BE SUPPORTED WITH FULL JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE FROM THE CUSTOMER. WHEN THE CUSTOMER DESCRIBES AN ITEM WITH A PURCHASE DESCRIPTION WHICH LIMITS THE AVAILABILITY TO ONE SOURCE, THE JUSTIFICATION MUST EXPLAIN WHY THE ITEM IS THE ONLY ONE THAT WILL MEET THE GOVERNMENT’S REQUIREMENT. STATEMENTS SUCH AS "ONLY KNOWN SOURCE" OR "ONLY SOURCE WHICH CAN MEET THE REQUIRED DELIVERY DATE" ARE INADEQUATE TO SUPPORT A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE. Do not use marketing language in this document. Language such as “This company has made its mark,” “This company is recognized as industry’s best,” and “This company is the leader in…” is unacceptable.

PURCHASE REQUEST OR REQUISITION

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2122852P45011

PROJECT/TASK

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FIR DS FY22

WI# 30

ESTIMATED AMOUNT (Over Micro- Purchase Threshold, but up to the SAT)

IDENTIFICATION OF THE AGENCY AND THE CONTRACTING OFFICE, AND SPECIFIC IDENTIFICATION OF THE DOCUMENT AS A “JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION.” PLEASE CITE THE

AUTHORITY AND TYPE OF JUSTIFICATION.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Surface Forces Logistics Center (SFLC) Icebreaker, Buoy and Construction Tender Product Line (IBCTPL) Contracting Office located at Building 55, Base Alameda, Alameda, CA 94501-5100. JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION.

Authority: FAR 6.302.-1 Only One Responsible Source.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED, AND THE INTENDED USE.

The contractor shall provide the services of a Appleton Marine; Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorized/licensed Tech Rep to accomplish the following on site:

1. Buoy Crane, Appleton EB-480-60-40, Inspect and Service

2. Provide manufacturer’s proprietary system/equipment information, software and tools. Assist with and ensure compliance with manufacturer’s procedures and standards during disassembly, inspection, repair, modification, calibration and reassembly of the equipment/system.

UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THAT LIMIT AVAILABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE, WITH THE REASON NO OTHER

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED.

In accordance with FAR 6.302-1 Only One Responsible Source and No Other Suppliers or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements, only OEM manufacture that has the techniques, design specifications, testing, quality assurance capability, and documentation of the work items, equipment. As such, only an authorized/licensed technical representative and qualified to provide the manufacture’s procedures and standards during disassembly, inspection, repair modification, calibration and reassembly of the equipment/systems.

A DESCRIPTION OF EFFORTS MADE TO ENSURE THAT QUOTATIONS OR OFFERS ARE SOLICITED FROM AS MANY

POTENTIAL SOURCES AS PRACTICABLE (INCLUDE YOUR MARKET RESEARCH EFFORTS HERE).

Work Item will be solicited for competition in FIR DS FY22 availability specification package.

REASON THAT SUGGESTED SOURCE IS THE ONLY SOURCE WHICH CAN PROVIDE THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES.

Services is required to ensure compliance for work being performed on the project Work Items. The absence of an OEM technical representative on-site could cause significant damage to equipment if reassembly out of calibration. The manufacturing drawing and specifications are proprietary to EOM and have not been purchased by the Coast Guard.

EXPLAIN WHY AN ADEQUATE PURCHASE DESCRIPTION OR OTHER INFORMATION SUITABLE TO SOLICIT BY FULL

AND OPEN COMPETITION HAS NOT BEEN DEVELOPED OR ARE NOT AVAILABLE.

Technician must have the techniques, design specifications, testing, quality assurance capability, and documentation necessary to provide services on the work items.

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PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE GOVERNMENT MAY TAKE TO REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY

BARRIERS TO COMPETITION BEFORE FUTURE ACQUISITIONS ARE REQUIRED.

USCG will continue to conduct market research; however, without proprietary technical information described above, obtaining full and open competition is not realistic. The Coast Guard cannot require any vendor to release proprietary information.

SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CUSTOMER CODE TELEPHONE

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SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER CODE TELEPHONE

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