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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 ten (10) each SEAT, MARINE, COAST DYNAMICS GROUP LIMITED, SHOX P/N PR-ST-14-10, SEAT, MARINE VK P/N 213888, NSN 2540- 01-626-5104. Vessel: 32’ TPSB.

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 SLING SEAT required to make an accurate assessment of equal or alternate equipment meeting the Coast Guard’s performance, fit, form and function requirements for this procurement is unavailable. The SLING SEAT is used in support of the 32’ TPSB. The 32’ TPSB small boats provide various missions in support of assisting the general public as well as interdiction operations. Any attempt to manufacture this item without the proper Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts and access to OEM reproduction manufacturing drawings, spec, 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). 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.

The technical data for the SLING SEAT required to make an accurate assessment of equal or alternate equipment meeting the Coast Guard’s performance, fit, form and function requirements for this procurement is unavailable. The SEAT, MARINE is used in support of the 32’ TPSB. The 32’ TPSB small boats provide various missions in support of assisting the general public as well as interdiction operations. Any attempt to manufacture this item without the proper Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts and access to OEM reproduction manufacturing drawings, spec, tolerances/parameters, test procedures and other relevant information, could lead to major mission degradation. .

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

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SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

CODE TELEPHONE

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