2990-01-F11-2236_J A.pdf

Justification for Brand Name Mandatory for Acquisitions Under $150K

1. Vessel: 87’ WPB

2. PR#_____________________________

3. Description of Supplies or Services:

The purchases of (03), 87WPB complete exhaust lagging kit, P/N: 114CG87-KIT, NSN:

2990-01-F11-2236, component of the 87’ WPB Patrol Boats Main Propulsion Diesel

Engines and Ship Service Diesel Generator Engines.

4. Estimated Value of Procurement:

a. Estimated cost each - $41,470.00 Est. Total Cost of procurement: $124,410.00

5. Source Available:

Name: Advanced Thermal Products, Inc (OEM) Address: 17365 Daimier Street

Irvine, CA.92614 Phone: (800)826-8417 POC: Roberto Loya

6. Pursuant to FAR Subpart 13.106-1 (b), the Contracting Officer may solicit from one source if they determine that the circumstances of contract action deem only one source reasonably available:

Check the appropriate reason below:

_X_ - Brand Name Mandatory

7. Impact Statement:

The Exhaust Lagging kit is utilized on both the Main Diesel Engines, and Ship Service Diesel Generator Engines. Any attempt to purchase this item using other than OEM parts and without access to OEM reproduction manufacturing drawings, specifications, repair tolerances/parameters, test procedures and other relevant information could cause equipment failure which can lead to engine overheating, exhaust stack fires, and possible injury to crew personnel, and subsequent failure to meet unit mission requirements. The original exhaust blankets for the Main Engines and Generators allowed excessive amounts of heat into the engine room. This excessive heat hinders engine performance by allowing high temperature air into the engines. This excessive heat has also resulted in melting overhead light covers and electrical cable insulation. The use of the new exhaust shielding and lagging has lowered the engine room temperatures 20 to 30 degrees. The

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needs for this exhaust lagging provides a means for better engine performance, and prevent further damage to surrounding equipment.

8. Explain why an adequate purchase description or other information suitable to solicit by Full and Open Competition has not been developed or are not suitable.

Advanced Thermal Products, Inc is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the listed item used on the 87’ WPB Coast Guard vessels. The material, manufacturing processes and technical data of the listed items are proprietary to the OEM and not for sale as was requested by the Coast Guard. "Vendors who have previously successfully supplied the item listed, part number; 114CG87-KIT, item name; Complete Exhaust Lagging Kit above to the USCG or Federal Supply System may also participate. Vendors must include contract number and identify the Federal entity with which the contract was performed." Vendors other than OEM shall provide documentation stating the Exhaust Lagging Kit they are submitting for evaluation is authentic to Advanced Thermal Products, Inc . Vendors other than OEM shall provide documentation certifying parts meet OEM specifications and standards and they pertain to the 87’ WPB Patrol Vessels.

9. Provide a Statement of Actions, if any, the government may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before future acquisitions are required.

COR will continue to conduct market research with a focus on locating vendors with the required specialized capabilities needed for this type of work; however without the proprietary data listed above this will be difficult.

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