Justification and Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) form from the U.S. Coast Guard for the sole-source procurement of 40 USCG Cargo Deployment Bags (Part Number 701098-A) from Butler Parachute Systems, Inc. The justification cites FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) for "only one source reasonably available" as the authority for this simplified acquisition procedure.

The cargo deployment bags are aerial delivery systems for Aviation Life Support Equipment (ALSE) used on USCG fixed-wing aircraft. Butler Parachute Systems (CAGE: 0D4Z0), located in Roanoke, VA, is identified as the Original Equipment Manufacturer who owns all technical data rights. The justification explains that it would be uneconomical for the government to purchase technical rights or develop purchase descriptions to compete the item. The contracting officer will determine fair and reasonable pricing through comparison with similar items in related industries. The notice indicates this will be posted on SAM.gov for transparency, though it remains a sole-source procurement.