JOTFOC_David Brown Santasalo.pdf
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This is a Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition document submitted by the U.S. Coast Guard for a simplified acquisition threshold procurement. The contracting officer seeks authorization to solicit from DB Defence (David Brown Santasalo Group Company), a United Kingdom-based manufacturer with a U.S. distributor, David Brown Santasalo USA Inc. located in Greer, South Carolina. The procurement is for replacement components for the WMEC 270 vessel's main propulsion reduction gear system, with an estimated total value of $76,500.00. The required items include multiple part numbers and quantities across various NSN codes, ranging in individual unit costs from $25.00 to $4,500.00.
The justification for sole-source acquisition is based on the "Brand Name Mandatory" rationale. The Coast Guard asserts that these components are critical to the 270 WMEC A&B Class reduction gear system and that any variance in design, material, or form, fit, and function could result in catastrophic equipment failure and operational incapacity. The items are supported on Allowance Parts List 69K05240A1, 2, 3, and 4. The primary justification centers on proprietary concerns: the manufacturer's drawings and specifications are proprietary commercial property of the OEM, which the Coast Guard has not purchased, and no other known provider meets the required system specifications. The Contracting Officer commits to continued market research to identify alternative vendors with specialized capabilities but acknowledges that without access to the OEM's proprietary technical data, full and open competition remains infeasible. The document was signed by the Technical Representative on 12/11/2025 and digitally executed by the Contracting Officer and One Level Above on 01/21/2026.
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Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition
Simplified Acquisition Threshold
1. Vessel: WMEC 270
2. PR# 2126406B4500AG036
3. Description of Supplies or Services: Purchase Two (2) each, NSN: 3130-01-629-
6111, P/N: RW2/781089-1, cost $4,500.00 each. Six (6) each, NSN: 3120-99-
341-3700, P/N: RW3/781095-1, cost $2,000.00 each. Twenty (20) each, NSN:
3010-01-500-6941, P/N: RW4/810703-2, cost $50.00 each. Four (4) each, NSN:
6685-01-121-9682, P/N: RW3/790067-7, cost $1,000.00 each. Four (4) each, NSN: 6685-01-121-9681, P/N: RW3/790067-9, cost $1,000.00 each. Four (4) each, NSN: 6685-01-121-9685, P/N: RW3/790067-2, cost $3,000.00 each. Four
(4) each, NSN: 6685-01-121-9686, P/N: RW3/790067-4, cost $1,000.00 each.
Twenty (20) each, NSN: 3010-99-244-2939, P/N: RW3/810734-1, cost $1,000.00 each. Fifty (50) each, NSN: 5330-01-500-5897, P/N: RW4/820086-1, cost
$100.00 each. Two (2) each, NSN: 3130-01-500-5896, P/N: RW2/810839-1, cost
$2,500.00 each. Twenty (20), NSN: 5310-01-500-6937, P/N: RW4/810704-2, cost $25.00 each.
4. Estimated Value of Overhaul: $76,500.00
5. Source Available:
Name: DB Defence, David Brown Santasalo Group Company
Address: Park Works, Park Road, Huddersfield, West Yordshire, HD4 5DD UK
POC: Gabor Friedmann
Email: gabor.friedmann@db-def.com
US Distributor
Name: David Brown Santasalo USA Inc.
Address: 380 Business PKWY, Greer, SC 29651
Phone: (864) 627-1700
POC: Lester Rountree
Email: usa@dbsantasalo.com
6. Pursuant to FAR Subpart 13.106-1 (b), the Contracting Officer may solicit from one source if they determine that the circumstances of contract action deem only one source reasonably available:
Check the appropriate reason below:
Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, i.e. Unique capabilities, Limited number of sources, Proprietary data or mailto:gabor.friedmann@db-def.com mailto:usa@dbsantasalo.com
X Brand Name Mandatory
___Unusual & Compelling Urgency
___Exclusive Licensing Agreements
___Industrial Mobilization/Standardization
7. These items are for the 270 WMEC A&B Class main propulsion reduction gear system. A failure in these items can cause a subsequent catastrophic reduction gear failure that would cause a long and costly repair. These items are supported on Allowance Parts List (APL) 69K05240A1, 2, 3, 4. The items conform to exact design and material requirements for form, fit, and function with the installed reduction gear; any variance could cause failure of malfunction, jeopardize equipment, and subsequent inability to meet the needs of the Coast Guard
8. The Manufactures drawings and specifications for these items are proprietary commercial property of the OEM; the Coast Guard has not purchased this information. The OEM is the only known provider meeting system requirements for form, fit, and function
9. The COR will continue to conduct market research with a focus on locating venders with the required specialized capabilities needed for the type of work;
however, without the technical data described above from the OEM allowing full and open competition will be very difficult. The Coast Guard cannot require any vendor to release proprietary data.
_______________________ 12/11/2025
Technical Representative Date
Contracting Officer Date
One Level above Contracting Officer Date
| 2025-12-11T08:40:56-0500 | |
| FAW.CRAIG.ALLEN.1239846579 |
| 2026-01-21T09:48:43-0500 | |
| WOOD.AMANDA.MARIE.1102035000 |
| 2026-01-21T10:23:51-0500 | |
| SCANDALIATO.DONNA.MICHELE.1271718485 |
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