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This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (Sole Source Justification) for the U.S. Coast Guard. The procurement is for two hundred and fifty (250) STEERING RAM CYLINDER components manufactured by TELEFLEX INC, part number HS 5167, for a 25' RBS vessel. The justification is based on 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(1), citing that only one responsible source can satisfy agency requirements.

The sole source justification is primarily due to TELEFLEX INC's proprietary technical data and manufacturing specifications, which are unavailable to other manufacturers. The document emphasizes that the steering ram cylinder is critical to boat navigation, and any attempt to reproduce the component without original equipment manufacturer (OEM) technical data could lead to significant system failures. The Contracting Officer determined that TELEFLEX INC is the only acceptable source, as they exclusively possess the drawings and technical information required to properly manufacture the steering ram cylinder.

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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 brand name purchase of two hundred and fifty (250) STEERING RAM CYLINDER manufactured by TELEFLEX INC, P/N: HS 5167, NSN 2030-01-551- 5289 for the 25’ RBS vessel.

UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THAT LIMIT AVAILABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE, WITH THE REASON NO OTHER SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED. All technical data for the required STEERING RAM CYLINDER is proprietary to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), TELEFLEX INC, and as such, is unavailable to make an accurate assessment of equal or alternate equipment for meeting the Coast Guards performance, fit, form and function requirements. The TELEFLEX INC, STEERING RAM CYLINDER acts as a seal kit for the vessels steering cylinder, the steering cylinder in a boat's hydraulic steering system converts the rotary motion of the steering wheel into linear motion, which is used to turn the engine or rudder. Failure of the boats steering cylinder would leave the boat unable to steer or maneuver, thus unable to carry out the mission. Any attempt to manufacture this item without the proper OEM technical data and access to OEM reproduction manufacturing drawings, specifications, tolerances/parameters, and test procedures could lead to major system failures and 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). Conducted Market Research using internet searches and reviewed previous purchases to identify vendors with the capability of providing the required OEM material. Any vendor that can provide the required OEM material and has an active SAM registration is eligible for this requirement.

REASON THAT SUGGESTED SOURCE IS THE ONLY SOURCE WHICH CAN PROVIDE THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES.

TELEFLEX INC is the only brand acceptable to provide the STEERING RAM CYLINDER, TELEFLEX INC is the sole possessor of the drawings and other technical information required to properly manufacture the STEERING RAM CYLINDER.

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 a proprietary commercial item of the proposed contractor. The reproduction of 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 OEM.

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 drawings, detailed parts lists, design or testing procedures, and other relevant information concerning this item.

SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CUSTOMER CODE

TELEPHONE

DATE

SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

CODE TELEPHONE

DATE

2025-07-09T06:07:42-0400
WELLING.KIERAN.P.II.1521545719
2025-07-11T12:24:34-0400
FITZER.MICHAEL.GORDON.1268771952

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