Sole Source Justification Summary

This document is a U.S. Coast Guard Sole Source Justification under FAR Part 8, authorizing an order placement or blanket purchase agreement (BPA) against a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contract. The purchase request number is 9330SPR260000016, with an estimated total value exceeding the Micropurchase Threshold (MPT) but not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT).

The justification invokes GSAR 538.7104-3(a) for a sole source acquisition, determining that only one source is reasonably capable of providing the required products and services. The acquisition calls for a specialized military configuration of a John Deere M-Gator A1 (6x4) UTV designed for trailing large cargo back and forth in high-tempo unit operations. The suggested source is International Automated Systems, located at 4225 Pleasant Ridge Drive, Suite 603, Blaine, MN 55449, with GSA Contract GS-07F-0479N. The contracting officer's determination states that International Automated Systems is the only source capable of providing a custom-modified, full military-grade UTV cargo hauler meeting all specifications required for PSU 311. The rationale emphasizes that the vehicle configuration is specialized and must be compatible with operational needs, including rugged use and cargo hauling capability, with military-grade modifications not available through standard commercial UTV offerings. The document is dated 09/18/2026 and was last updated on 03/27/2026.