J and A.pdf

This is a U.S. Coast Guard Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition document authorizing a sole-source procurement of specialized performance analyzer and accessory kit for fuel calibration purposes.

The Coast Guard intends to procure a Performance Analyzer C17 II (National Stock Number 6625-01-506-2211, Part Number H337H2, Serial Number 153) and Accessory Kit CN-235 (National Stock Number 1680-01-506-2265, Part Number H338H3A, Serial Number 153) directly from the Original Equipment Manufacturer, Howell Instruments Inc., located at 8945 South FWY, Fort Worth, Texas 76140 (CAGE Code 98869, UEI K4CPHY4G6J93). The justification type selected is "Only One Source Is Available," citing urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, or industrial mobilization as the basis. The items are highly specialized equipment designed and manufactured exclusively by Howell Instruments that are used to calibrate fuel for the HC144A platform. The rationale emphasizes that Howell owns all technical data, specifications, and drawings required for manufacture; the Government does not own or possess rights to this data and has determined reverse engineering would be uneconomical. The Government has also determined it is uneconomical to purchase data rights or develop the technical data necessary for adequate purchase descriptions. The document was last updated on March 3, 2026, and includes a section for contracting officer fair and reasonable price determination methods, though specific pricing information is redacted.