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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 NUMBER 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 four hundred (400) FILTER FLUID P/N:

16901-ZY3-003 NSN: 2910-01-551-6692; five hundred (500) CONTROL ASSEMBLY P/N: 24928-ZY3-7100 NSN: 2990-01-621-2403; Thirty (30) RING RETAINING P/N : P/N: 24327-ZW1-000, NSN: 5325-01-509-0229 Vessel: Multi

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

USED.

The technical data for these parts required to make an accurate assessment of equal or alternate equipment that could meet the Coast Guard’s performance, fit, and function requirements for this procurement is unavailable. The parts are utilized for the several assets. These parts are critical for the safe operation of the vessel during maneuverability and approach operations. Failure of these parts would cause a major degradation, rendering the vessel “at risk”, for possible damage, risking the lives of personnel and loss of the vessel. Any offer of parts shall be “official brand” Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts. These parts are provided by HONDA MARINE. It is of an imperative nature, that only HONDA Marine brand parts proven and provided by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) are utilized.

These parts installed on several assets is provided by HONDA MARINE, therefore all offers shall conform to this brand.

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 who would have the ability to provide the required materials.

REASON THAT SUGGESTED SOURCE IS THE ONLY SOURCE WHICH CAN PROVIDE THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES. HONDA MARINE is the only known manufacture of this item. HONDA MARINE is the sole possessor of the drawings and other technical information required to properly manufacture these items.

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 these items 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

SFLC-SBPL

TELEPHONE NUMBER

410-762-6340

DATE

7/10/23

SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER CODE TELEPHONE NUMBER DATE C&P3

HALL.CHRISTOPH

ER.A.1045651165

Digitally signed by

HALL.CHRISTOPHER.A.104565

Date: 2023.07.11 09:38:14 -04'00'

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