Justification and Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition (1).pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) form from the U.S. Coast Guard for a simplified acquisition under FAR 13.106-1(b). The justification is for a sole-source purchase from FARO Technologies Inc. (CAGE: 0VGY2) for a coordinate measuring machine (CMM) system and related components. The purchase includes a FARO Quantum X.S3.5m 7-Axis system, FAROBlu xP Laser Line Probe, battery module, super power user notebook, PolyWorks Inspector Premium software package, and 3-day on-site training for up to six trainees.

The sole-source justification is based on FARO Technologies being the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) with exclusive rights to the technical data, specifications and training materials. The equipment is needed to replace/upgrade existing CMM systems used for prototyping and manufacturing parts, including reverse engineering of hard-to-find aircraft parts. The Coast Guard determined the probes and sensors are only compatible with FARO equipment, and it would be uneconomical to purchase rights from other sources. Price reasonableness will be determined through comparison with previous purchases and similar items in related industries.