JOTFOC.pdf

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES {SAP)

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION {J&A)

SOLICITATIONS MAY BE LIMITED TO ONE SOURCE ONLY IF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER DETERMINES THAT ONLY ONE SOURCE IS REASONABLY AVAILABILE. THIS DETERMINATION MUST BE SUPPORTED WITH FULL JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE FROM 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. THE CUSTOMER SHALL PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

PURCHASE REQUEST OR REQUISTION NUMBER PROJECT/TASK ESTIMATED AMOUNT (OVER $3,000 BUT NOT EXCEEDING

2122402Y 4262A38002 MOD-1 NUMBER $1S0,000)

3440-01-62A38

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED, AND THE INTENDED USE

These Load Cells are required for recertification of the USCG Yard Pearlson Shiplift. to Dry Dock Vessels

UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THAT LIMIT AVAILABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE, WITH THE REASON NO OTHER SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED.

Perlson is the engineer, designer, and manufacturer the USCG Yard Ship Lift. Recertification of the ship lift is required at this time. The useful like of the current load cells has expired. It has been found that the load cells must be replaced for the ship lift to be certified for operation.

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

The Person load cells are specifically calibrated and sized for the USCG Yard ship lift. This lift is a critical piece of equipment that must operate exactly as designed. These load cells allow for safe operation and load balancing when lifting ships during dry dock. Any other type of Load Cells used for the SHIPLIFT will void the warranty.

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

Perlson is the only known manufacture of these calibrated load cells. Any other type of Load Cells used for the SHIPLIFT will void the warranty.

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 USCG and Government have no real remedy to overcome barriers. Much relies on the source of supply and the workmanship of those sources. The shop will continue to seek alternative sources and test products as they become known in order to promote fair and reasonable purchasing while acting as good stewards of the Government while also ensuring the safety and quality of parts and work ..

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10/13/22