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This document is a justification for other than full and open competition and a related federal contract opportunity solicitation. The justification document outlines a request for proprietary Gentex/Barrett electronic equipment parts totaling $236,665 to repair systems on United States Coast Guard cutters and small boats. The solicitation seeks quotes for various Barrett microphone, radio set, control, tuner, and loudspeaker parts, to be delivered by March 15, 2024. Responses are due by February 16, 2024. The solicitation will result in a non-competitive sole source award to Gentex as the original equipment manufacturer due to the proprietary nature of the required technical data to integrate the parts with existing Coast Guard systems.

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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

2124404B4200BL005

PROJECT/TASK

ESTIMATED AMOUNT (Over Micro- Purchase Threshold, but up to the SAT)

$236,665.00

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 30ea, Barrett Microphone, P/N BCA40010, NSN 5965-01-707-9030, $177.00ea Purchase of 25ea Barrett Radio set, P/N BC405000IP, NSN 5820-01-707-9387, $5,539.00ea Purchase of 30ea, Barrett Radio Set Control, P/N BCS40005, NSN 5965-01-707-9519, $1,250.00ea Purchase of 30ea Barrett Loudspeaker, P/N BCA40015, NSN 5820-01-708-0071, $30.00ea Purchase of 30ea Barrett RF Tuner, P/N BC404501, NSN 5820-01-708-0013, $1,876.00ea

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 and OEM request for purchase of Gentex Corp 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 repair 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

01-04-2024 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

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SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

CODE TELEPHONE

DATE

2024-01-04T12:17:40-0600
BLUNT.EDWARD.J.III.1200380211

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