JNCP - 5895-01-627-6624-E.pdf
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This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JNCP) for the U.S. Coast Guard's procurement of twenty (20) INTERFACE UNIT, COMM. with Part Number 8M0086565 and NSN 5895-01-627-6624 for the OTH IV Vessel. The justification cites 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(1) as the authority, indicating that Mercury Marine is the only responsible source capable of providing these critical marine tank gauging interface units, which centralize data from multiple marine instruments and are essential for monitoring operations.
The document details that the technical data and manufacturing specifications for the INTERFACE UNIT are proprietary and controlled exclusively by Mercury Marine, making them the sole source. The Coast Guard's Contracting Officer (COTR) will continue market research to potentially locate alternative vendors in future acquisitions. The procurement is for a proprietary commercial item with a configuration specific to the OTH IV platform, and any attempts to manufacture the unit without original equipment manufacturer (O.E.M.) specifications could lead to significant mission degradation.
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JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES (SAP) FAR 13.106-1(b)
SOLICITATIONS MAY BE LIMITED TO ONE SOURCE ONLY IF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER DETERMINES THAT ONLY ONE SOURCE IS REASONABLY AVAILABLE. THIS DETERMINATION MUST BE SUPPORTED WITH FULL JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE FROM THE 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.
PURCHASE REQUEST OR REQUISITION
NUMBER
PROJECT/TASK
ESTIMATED AMOUNT (Over Micro- Purchase Threshold, but up to the SAT)
CITE AUTHORITY & JUSTIFICATION TYPE – READ FAR 6.302 TO DETERMINE APPROPRIATE TYPE
10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(1)
ONLY ONE RESPONSIBLE SOURCE AND NO OTHER SUPPLIES OR SERVICES WILL SATISFY
AGENCY REQUIREMENTS.
10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(2) UNUSUAL AND COMPELLING URGENCY
10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(3)
INDUSTRIAL MOBILIZATION; ENGINEERING, DEVELOPMENTAL, OR RESEARCH CAPABILITY; OR
EXPERT SERVICES
10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(4) INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENT
10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(5) AUTHORIZED OR REQUIRED BY STATUTE
10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(6) NATIONAL SECURITY
10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(7) PUBLIC INTEREST [SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY NEEDS TO APPROVE THIS DOC]
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED, AND THE INTENDED USE.
The purchase of twenty (20) each INTERFACE UNIT, COMM. P/N 8M0086565 NSN 5895-01-627-6624 VESSEL: OTH IV
UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THAT LIMIT AVAILABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE, WITH THE REASON NO OTHER SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED. The technical data for the INTERFACE UNIT, COMM. required to make an accurate assessment of equal or alternate equipment meeting the Coast Guard’s performance, fit and function requirements for this procurement is unavailable. The INTERFACE UNIT, COMM is a processing unit which centralizes data from multiple marine tank gauging instruments. Primarily, the INTERFACE UNIT, COMM is critical for providing pertinent information to monitoring gauges, especially during underway operations. Any attempt to manufacture this item without the proper Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M). parts and without access to O.E.M. reproduction manufacturing drawings, specifications, tolerances/parameters, test procedures and other relevant information, could lead to major mission degradation.
A DESCRIPTION OF EFFORTS MADE TO ENSURE THAT QUOTATIONS OR OFFERS ARE SOLICITED FROM AS MANY
POTENTIAL SOURCES AS PRACTICABLE (INCLUDE YOUR MARKET RESEARCH EFFORTS HERE).
Contacted Original Equipment Manufacturer, including authorized distributor, commercial distributor, and extensive internet search for sources.
REASON THAT SUGGESTED SOURCE IS THE ONLY SOURCE WHICH CAN PROVIDE THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES.
The INTERFACE UNIT, COMM. is a MERCURY MARINE brand. MERCURY MARINE and their authorized distributors is the suggested and only source that can provide the INTERFACE UNIT, COMM. This brand is installed across the OTH IV platform, to maintain configuration of spare parts. Any and all other offers must conform to this brand. MARINE MERCURY is the sole possessor of the drawings and other technical information required to properly manufacture the INTERFACE UNIT, COMM.
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.
This is as proprietary commercial item of the proposed contractor. The reproduction manufacturing drawings, specifications and other technical data related to this item were 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.
COTR will continue to market research in the attempt to locate vendors that can satisfy the needs of the Coast Guard, including a requirement for manufacture’s engineering/manufacturing drawings, detailed parts list, design or testing procedures, and other relevant information concerning this item.
SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CUSTOMER CODE
SBPL
TELEPHONE
NUMBER
571-607-2050
DATE
12/12/2024
SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER
CODE TELEPHONE
DATE
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