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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.

PURCHASE REQUEST OR REQUISITION NUMBER

21-19-2392DAM08

PROJECT/TASK NUMBER

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

$XXXXXXX.00

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.

10 U.S.C.2304 (c)(1): as implemented by the FAR Subpart 6.302-1 (a)”The Property or services needed by the agency are available from only one responsible source or only from a limited number of responsible sources and no other type of property or services will satisfy the needs of the agency.”

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

The U.S. Coast Guard HC-144 program has a requirement to purchase FLIR 380HD simulator instructor stations and simulation stations, along with applicable warranty and Universal Hand Control Devices to allow for USCG functionality, including FLIR 380HD training.

UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THAT LIMIT AVAILABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE, WITH THE REASON NO OTHER SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED.

The hardware/services cannot be obtained through other sources. FLIR is the only source to satisfy the USCG’s schedule and delivery requirement for the required effort and no other supplies or services can be used.

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).

Market Research shows no other company has the capability to satisfy the schedule and delivery requirement.

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

FLIR is the only company capable of providing the items requested as well as in the required timeframe.

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.

An attempt to solicit these hardware/services under full and open competition would result in wasted person-hours and cost the Government that is not expected to be recovered through competition and unacceptable delays in fulfilling this requirement. Thru the Navy led Minotaur program, all USCG efforts under the HC-144/HC-27 and HC-130J have utilized the FLIR 380HD system.

PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE GOVERNMENT MAY TAKE TO REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS TO COMPETITION BEFORE FUTURE ACQUISITIONS ARE REQUIRED.

The USCG will continuously conduct market research to ensure that companies interested in doing business with the USCG are given every opportunity to compete for future USCG requirements. In an effort to increase competition, Program Staff intend to attend aviation trade shows, conduct market research, and ensure procurements are advertised on FBO.

TELEPHONE NUMBER

202-475-xxxx

DATE

6Sep2019

SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

CODE

TELEPHONE NUMBER

202-475-xxxx

DATE

6Sep2019

April 2019