2117407B4500AC276_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:

Sole Source Repair

PURCHASE REQUEST OR REQUISTION NUMBER

2117407B4500AC276

$150,000)

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

These are Metrex Valves used to support the Air conditioning plant used on board the WMSL cutters. These particular parts are listed on PR# 2117407B4500AC276. These are parts used on the Air condition plant on the cutter.

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

This is a sole source requirements JOTFOC. The technical data required to make a fair and reasonable assessment of equal or alternate equipment that could meet the Coast Guard’s performance, fit and function requirements for this procurement is unavailable. Is the only authorized repair faculty for its Metrex valves, is the only contractor that can guarantee correct repair to its OEM standards

REASON THAT SUGGESTED SOURCE IS THE ONLY SOURCE WHICH CAN PROVIDE THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES The technical data required to make a fair and reasonable assessment of equal or alternate parts that could meet the Coast Guard’s performance, fit and function requirements for this procurement is unavailable. Metrex, are the only known vendors that can guarantee interchangeability of the components comprising these valves thereby ensuring proper operation and longevity of associated equipment. Any attempt to utilize a similar item that has been manufactured without the proper Metrex reproduction manufacturing drawings, specifications, tolerances/parameters, test procedures and other relevant information, could cause additional equipment failure further degrading the units ability to complete mission requirements.

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 When Coast Guard purchased the original equipment there were no requirements for manufacturer's drawings, detailed parts lists, design or testing procedures. Manufacturer has the techniques, design specifications, testing, quality assurance capability, and documentation necessary to manufacture these parts as used on board Coast Guard Cutters.

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 Coast Guard can request the OEM to provide/sell their proprietary manufacturing technical data. The USCG SFLC LREPL does not have any funding allocated for these types of purchases at this time, and historically OEM's do not sell or provide their proprietary manufacturing data rights.