Justification Other than Full and Open Competition_Redacted.pdf

This is a U.S. Coast Guard Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition form for a simplified acquisition using FAR 13.106-1(b) procedures.

The Coast Guard is procuring limited access to a moored research vessel for training purposes under Purchase Request 34269PR260000013. The contract is awarded to Eclipse Group Research Vessel (RV) BOLD HORIZON, moored at 10th Ave Marine Terminal, 1800 Crosby Road, San Diego, California 92101 (Class Number: 1265983, IMO: 7723821, MMSI: 303273000). The supplies and services required include controlled logistics for a moored survey vessel with shipboard Hook & Climb and Close Quarter Combat tactics training, Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC), and Chemical Biological Radiological and Explosives (CBRNE) training for MSRT West in San Diego, California. The justification cites FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) as the authority, selecting "Only One Source Reasonably Available" as the justification type based on mission-critical training scheduled for MSRT WEST members, with no other USCG, Navy, NOAA, or civilian vessels meeting the required specifications. The RV BOLD HORIZON meets all statement of work specifications and has captain and crew experience hosting similar exercises. The contracting officer's fair and reasonable price determination methods are not indicated as selected in the document. The technical and requirements point of contact signature is dated 17FEB26.