01-415-7761_RD_JOTFOC.docx

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES (SAP) JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION (J&A)

SOLICITATIONS MAY BE LIMITED TO ONE SOURCE ONLY IF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER DETERMINES THAT ONLY ONE SOURCE IS REASONABLY AVAILABILE. THIS DETERMINATION MUST BE SUPPORTED WITH FULL JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE FROM 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:

PURCHASE REQUEST OR REQUISTION NUMBER

2117407B4500AN144

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

Overhaul of:

1. Four (04) Cylinder, ASSY; P/N: 39249; NSN: 3040-01-415-7761

Item is used on the Main Buoy Crane of the 225' WLB

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

This Cylinder, Assembly is attached to the buoy crane and is a critical function of the 225' Buoy Crane that is available for Overhaul. Failure of the cylinder assembly could cause catastrophic and irreparable damage to the buoy crane, and cause the cutter to not be able to perform its primary mission capabilities of ATON and SORS gear.

REASON THAT SUGGESTED SOURCE IS THE ONLY SOURCE WHICH CAN PROVIDE THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES Allied Systems Company Inc., or their Authorized Distributors is the O.E.M. of the cylinder assembly and is the suggested and only source that can provide overhaul of the cylinder assembly in accordance with statutory authority 10 USC 2304 (c)(1). Allied Systems Company Inc., or their Authorized Distributors is the sole possessor of the drawings and other technical information required to properly manufacture and overhaul the parts for the cylinder assembly.

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 The cylinder assemblies are proprietary commercial items of Allied Systems Company Inc., or their Authorized Distributors. The reproduction manufacturing drawings, specifications and other technical data related to this item was never purchased by the U.S. Coast Guard and therefore are controlled by and remain the sole property of the O.E.M.

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 in the attempt to locate vendors that can satisfy the needs of the Coast Guard, including a requirement for manufacturer’s engineering/manufacturing drawings, detailed parts list, design or testing procedures, and other relevant information concerning this item.