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

This document is a U.S. Coast Guard Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The U.S. Coast Guard intends to purchase two specific items from Lifesaving Systems LLC as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM): 25 Bladder Flotation units (Part Number 488) and 25 Triton II Molle SYS units (Part Number 490-LOCG). These items are designed for the LRU25 carrying case, which is utilized on all rotary airframes to hold a raft in place during flight. The justification is based on the items being highly specialized, with Lifesaving Systems LLC owning the technical data, specifications, and drawings. The government determined that reverse engineering or developing alternative technical data would be uneconomical. A solicitation will be posted on www.sam.gov, allowing all responsible sources to submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation for consideration.