JandA Redacted_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) form documenting the U.S. Coast Guard's intent to award a firm-fixed price purchase order on a brand name basis. The procurement is for Type VII blast media (NSN: 5350-01-HS3-2657, P/N: M85891-77-2050) with a quantity of 19 CO, to be supplied by Midvale Group Inc. located in Saint Louis, MO.

The justification cites FAR 6.302-1(c) for brand name authority, explaining that Archer Daniels Midland is the only manufacturer of the required Type VII blast media, with Midvale Industries/Midvale Environmental serving as their exclusive distributor for U.S. Federal and State Military bases. The document states that Midvale, as the authorized distributor for the Eastern United States, can supply the media and provide technical expertise to ensure mechanical interface with the current blast system used in aircraft blasting operations. The form is dated November 1, 2024, and includes sections for fair and reasonable price determination methods, though these sections are not completed.