Attachment C_Brand Name.pdf
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- Ice Buoy Lanterns Federal contract opportunity
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- 6923G526Q0072
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This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) document issued by the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (GLS).
GLS is procuring 25 SPX, SABIK – Type MPV2-LED-c10D-OPT MPV LED Ice Buoy Lanterns as a brand-name requirement without full and open competition, authorized under RFO FAR 12.102(a) for commercial acquisitions valued at or below the simplified acquisition threshold. The lanterns are specifically designed for GLS's U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Type 7x20LIR Ice Buoys operating in the St. Lawrence River, with an anticipated 30 additional buoys to be installed in 2026. Sabik Marine of the SPX Corporation, based in Finland, is the sole manufacturer of this lantern type that has been tested and certified for performance by the USCG; no equal or alternate product has been validated to maintain performance or equipment warranty. The contracting activity is the Marine Services office located at 251 Fregoe Road, Massena, New York. GLS conducted market research by contacting authorized distributors and confirmed no compatible alternatives exist. The solicitation will be posted on SAM.gov and competed on an unrestricted basis among all authorized distributors to maximize competition. The Contracting Officer has determined anticipated costs will be fair and reasonable based on analysis of past pricing. A Buy American Act nonavailability determination has been made under FAR 25.103(b)(1), as these lanterns are not manufactured in sufficient quantities in the United States, with domestic end products being unavailable.
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| File | Type | Posted |
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| RFQ 6923G526Q0072.pdf | ||
| Attachment A_Statement of Work Ice Buoy Lanterns.pdf | ||
| Attachment B_Pricing Sheet.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet |
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Administration Building 180 Andrews Street Massena, NY 13662 Tel: (315) 764-3200 www.greatlakes-seaway.com www.seaway.dot.gov
Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (GLS)
GREAT LAKES ST. LAWRENCE SEAWAY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION (JOFOC)
SPX, SABIK – Type MPV2-LED-c10D-OPT MPV LED Ice Buoy Lanterns
1. Identification of the agency and contracting activity.
Program Office:
251 Fregoe Road Massena, NY 13662 Contracting Activity:
Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation 180 Andrews Street Massena, NY 13662
2. Nature and/or description of the action being approved.
This justification is in support of a requirement for SPX, SABIK – Type MPV2-LED-c10D- OPT MPV LED Ice Buoy Lanterns.
The Government intends to procure SPX, SABIK – Type MPV2-LED-c10D-OPT MPV LED Ice Buoy Lanterns required for GLS’s U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Type 7x20LIR Ice Buoys (all season) to be equipped with Sabik MPV-LED Heavy Duty Ice Buoy LED Lanterns manufactured by Sabik Marine of the SPX Corporation (https://www.spxaton.com) within the U.S. waters of the St. Lawrence River. In 2026 GLS will be installing as many as 30 additional buoys of this type with the above-described subject lantern. This procurement will be conducted as a brand-name requirement.
3. Description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency’s needs, including the estimated value.
he required lanterns are specifically designed to be installed on the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Type 7x20LIR Buoys for the buoy to be fit for purpose. The subject lantern type is the only designed and tested type suitable for the above-mentioned buoy type. Sabik Marine of the SPX Corporation (https://www.spxaton.com) is the only manufacturer of this type of lantern that has been tested for performance by the USCG.
This requirement is for the purchase of the following brand name items:
SPX, SABIK – Type MPV2-LED-c10D-OPT MPV LED Ice Buoy Lanterns
Massena, NY 13662 Tel: (315) 764-3200 www.greatlakes-seaway.com www.seaway.dot.gov
Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (GLS)
Identification of the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition.
Demonstration that the unique qualifications of the proposed contractor or nature of the acquisition requires use of the cited authority.
GLS is currently maintaining fifty-seven (50) U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Type 7x20LIR Ice Buoys (all season) equipped with Sabik MPV-LED Heavy Duty Ice Buoy LED Lanterns manufactured by Sabik Marine of the SPX Corporation (https://www.spxaton.com) within the U.S. waters of the St. Lawrence River. For the year 2026, GLS will be installing as many as 30 additional buoys of this type with the above-described lantern.
he required lanterns are specifically designed to be installed on the USCG Type 7x20LIR Buoys for the buoy to be fit for purpose. The lantern for this buoy type is the only designed and tested type suitable currently. Sabik Marine of the SPX Corporation (https://www.spxaton.com) is the only manufacturer of these lanterns that have been tested for performance by the USCG.
No equal or alternate brand has been validated to maintain performance or retain equipment warranty.
6. Description of efforts to ensure offers were solicited from as many potential sources as practicable, including whether a notice will be publicized and, if not, which exception applies.
A notice of this justification will be posted on the GPE. GLS intends to compete this requirement
7. Determination by the CO that the anticipated cost to the government will be fair and reasonable.
GLS will ensure that all costs associated with this proposed contract are fair and reasonable. GLS will analyze past pricing to support this determination.
8. Description of market research conducted and results, or a statement of the reason why market research was not conducted.
Market research was conducted by contacting authorized distributors Research concluded that no alternate product is certified by the manufacturer as compatible for use without impacting performance or warranty, and therefore cannot meet the Government’s requirement.
Massena, NY 13662 Tel: (315) 764-3200 www.greatlakes-seaway.com www.seaway.dot.gov
Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (GLS)
9. Any other facts supporting use of other than full and open competition.
Massena, NY 13662 Tel: (315) 764-3200 www.greatlakes-seaway.com www.seaway.dot.gov
Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (GLS)
10. Listing any sources that expressed a written interest in the acquisition.
GLS intends to
11. Statement of any actions the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisition for services/supplies.
12. Certification and Approvals Signature Page I certify that the information provided in this justification is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.
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