JOTFOC_Vessel Rental_Redacted.pdf

This is a U.S. Coast Guard Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition document under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) for FAR 13.106-1(b).

The procurement (Request 34269PR260000017) seeks contract services for a U.S. flagged survey vessel moored at a secured facility with limited public pier side shipboard access. Required services include Hook & Climb, Close Quarter Combat tactics, Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC), and Chemical Biological Radiological and Explosive (CBRNE) training for MSRT West in Long Beach, California. The contracting officer has justified a sole-source award under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) citing "Only One Source Reasonably Available" due to urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, or industrial mobilization concerns. The suggested source is M/V Melissa C, located at 725 Pier T Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90802. The rationale emphasizes that required vessels must meet specific operational and structural criteria including U.S. flag compliance, secure moorage at a designated pier facility, precise dimensional requirements (250 feet length, freeboard between 10-30 feet), minimum five feet of unobstructed flat freeboard, capability for 10+ nautical mile transit, advanced power systems, multiple embarking points, emergency response systems, secure storage, and various internal compartments for equipment and operations. The vessel must support training exercises, have VHF communications equipment, and possess crew experienced in military and law enforcement training. Fair and Reasonable Price Determination was established through comparison with prices from previous purchases. The Technical and Requirements POC signed the document on 25 March 2026.