JOTFOC_2125405B4200BL005.pdf
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This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOTFOC) for a U.S. Coast Guard procurement. The solicitation is for 45 couplers (P/N F2265), 175 antennas (P/N 80-001), and 250 antenna bases (P/N 80-002), with a total estimated amount of $245,715.00. The procurement is being conducted under 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(1) for "only one responsible source," citing proprietary electronic equipment requirements specific to USCG Cutters and Small Boats.
The justification emphasizes that the equipment is a brand-name, proprietary item with unique integration and connectivity requirements that make alternative sourcing uneconomical. The Coast Guard will advertise the solicitation on SAMS website and has conducted initial market research, but maintains that no other brand will work with their existing electronic system. The Contracting Officer of Record will continue to seek alternative sources and investigate obtaining manufacturer's technical documentation for future competitive acquisitions. The procurement is planned for delivery by 10/20/2025 to the Surface Forces Logistics Center in Baltimore, Maryland.
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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. Do not use marketing language in this document. Language such as “This company has made its mark,” “This company is recognized as industry’s best,” and “This company is the leader in…” is unacceptable.
PURCHASE REQUEST OR REQUISITION
NUMBER
2125405B4200BL005.
PROJECT/TASK
NUMBER
ESTIMATED AMOUNT (Over Micro- Purchase Threshold, but up to the SAT)
$245,715.00
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 – MUST PROVIDE IT
☐ 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.
Purchase of 45ea, P/N F2265 COUPLER, NIIN 01-620-0759, $3,027.00ea
Purchase of 175ea, P/N 80-001 ANTENNA, NIIN 01-707-9039, $140.
Purchase of 250ea, P/N 80-002, NIIN 01-620-0759, $340.00ea
UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THAT LIMIT AVAILABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE, WITH THE REASON NO OTHER SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED. This is a Brand Name by (OEM) part number request for the purchase of electronic equipment. This equipment is an integral piece of electronics equipment, that is part of a multi-equipment electronics system. All integration and connectivity requirements of the item with the system is proprietary information of the OEM. The expense and lack of OEM’s proprietary information, for research and development for the integration, and connectivity capabilities with system already installed on USCG Cutters and Small Boats makes any attempt to identify replacement equipment uneconomical.
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). This solicitation will be advertised on SAMS web site soliciting for all potential sources. OEM has been contacted as part of market research.
REASON THAT SUGGESTED SOURCE IS THE ONLY SOURCE WHICH CAN PROVIDE THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES.
This is a Brand Name by (OEM) part number request for the purchase of equipment. The above equipment is compatible with the existing approved and configured electronic system. No other brand will work with this system. Attempting to use other than the approved equipment will result in assets remaining in Not Mission Capable (NMC) status.
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 OEM contractor. The manufacturing drawings, specifications and other technical data related to this item was 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. The 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
410-935-1744
DATE
12/13/2024 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-6#FAR_6_302 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/10/3204 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/10/3204 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/10/3204 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/10/3204 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/10/3204 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/10/3204 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/10/3204
March 8, 2023 Version
SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER
CODE TELEPHONE
DATE
| 2024-12-19T10:38:01-0500 | |
| BLUNT.EDWARD.JOSEPH.III.1200380211 |
| 2025-02-27T10:44:54-0500 | |
| FITZER.MICHAEL.GORDON.1268771952 |
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