JOTFOC_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).

The Coast Guard seeks to procure a new separator bowl for the Fuel Oil Purifying (FOP) system for CGC TAMPA to address a critical equipment failure. The repairs are essential for maintaining clean and serviceable fuel for machinery equipment and transferring liquid loads between tanks to ensure ship stability and crew safety. The contracting officer has selected "Only One Source Is Available" as the justification type, citing urgency and the critical nature of the equipment casualty. Alfa Laval Inc., located at 5400 Int. Trade Drive, Richmond, VA 23231 (UEI: GMK1MSRKPVA9), has been identified as the sole source and provided a sole source letter confirming they are the only responsible source for the required part. The estimated total contract value is over the Micro-Purchase Threshold but below the SAT. Fair and reasonable price determination methods include market research and proprietary rights considerations under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). The technical and requirements point of contact is Russell Charlotte Brown (1523589055), and the contracting officer is Balint Karla Paola (1514460040). The justification is dated July 8, 2026, with a last update on March 3, 2026.