FBO_JOTFOC.pdf

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD (SAT)

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

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. THE CUSTOMER SHALL

PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

1. PURCHASE REQUEST OR REQUISITION

NUMBER

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2. PROJECT/TASK

NUMBER

ESD

3. ESTIMATED AMOUNT (OVER $2,500 BUT NOT

EXCEEDING $150,000)

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

Two (2) each Atlas Devices APA-5 Ascenders and two (2) each ATL-150-10.5 Rope (APA-5 accessory).

The equipment will be used to research and develop requirements for the Emergency Rescue Device System (ERD). The devices provide ascending recovery of the rescue swimmer in the event the rescue hoist becomes unusable to recover the rescue swimmer on search and rescue missions.

5. UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THAT LIMIT AVAILABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE, WITH THE REASON NO OTHER SUPPLIES OR

SERVICES CAN BE USED.

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) have identified the APA-5 Ascender as a patented lightweight portable and self-contained device used for ascent/descent of loads up to 600 lbs. that assist in operational mobility of rescue swimmer personnel during search and rescue operations. The ascender capabilities must be designed and tailored to the meet the duty responsibilities of the USCG rescue swimmer during rescue missions. The Atlas APA-5 Ascender is designed for use in maritime environments on USCG aircrew operations. Market research has revealed this equipment is unique in design and capabilities.

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

10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1); FAR 6.302.1 only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Atlas Devices, LLC is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and only known responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements at the time.

7. 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.

Technical data packages, specifications and documentation necessary to enable full and open competition have not been procured by the USCG.

8. PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE GOVERNMENT MAY TAKE TO REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS TO COMPETITION BEFORE FUTURE ACQUISITIONS ARE REQUIRED. IF THIS IS A FOLLOW-ON ACTION TO A PREVIOUSLY

COMPETED ACTION, SO STATE.

The USCG does not have the required data or drawings to overcome the limited supplier or sole source barrier to promote competition due to proprietary data belonging to commercial manufacturers. It would not be cost effective to acquire the data to compete and overcome the sole source barrier. However, the USCG closely monitors the procurement of this material should it become available or cost effective, the USCG would procure the data or drawings to compete for open competition.

9A. ITEM MANAGER CERTIFICATION, AND SIGNATURE

9B. TELEPHONE

9C. DATE

10. CONTRACTING OFFICER’S CERTIFICATION

This justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

10A. CONTRACTING OFFICER SIGNATURE

10B. TELEPHONE

10C. DATE