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

This justification document approves contracting without full and open competition for the Department of Homeland Security US Coast Guard to purchase multi-user access to various technical standards and specifications from the American Society for Testing and Materials. The Coast Guard requires ongoing access to ASTM's full library of 12,000+ standards and engineering handbooks to support vessel inspection, investigation and certification activities. Only ASTM can provide the proprietary technical data and standards required by the Coast Guard, and delaying acquisition could negatively impact statutory missions around maritime safety and security. The contract will have a one-year base period and four one-year options, running through September 2026 if all options are exercised.