JOTFOC MWDKS Kennel_Redacted.pdf

This document is a U.S. Coast Guard Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for commercial products and services at or below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT), submitted under FAR 12.102(a) and Class Deviation 25-21.

The Coast Guard is procuring kenneling services and facilities for a Military Working Dog (MWD) through purchase request 34262PR260000018. The requirement is for a K9 handler with adequate facilities to secure and board the MWD at their residence during off-duty periods, with the MSST LALB being the first USCG unit with a K9 handler assigned two Military Working Dogs. The handler needs appropriate housing to accommodate both animals. The suggested source is Highland Engineering, Inc., located at 1153 Grand Oaks Dr., Howell, MI 48843 (UEI: 0AK83). The justification cites a brand name restriction based on the determination that the particular brand, product, or feature is essential to the Government's requirements and that market research indicates other companies' similar products lack the necessary features or cannot be modified to meet the agency's needs. The rationale notes that the kernel made by Highland Engineering requires no additional work and can be set up in under 30 minutes with standard tools, and that the handler's rental agreement prohibits modifications or electrical work. The document was last updated on March 3, 2026, with a signature date of September 8, 2026.