Mercury Parts JOTFOC_REDACTED.pdf

This is a U.S. Coast Guard Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition document for a commercial products and services purchase below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT). The purchase request/requisition number is 2126408B3000AC022, with an estimated total value including options exceeding the micro-purchase threshold but up to the SAT, with a note that the SAT threshold was increased to $800K under ALCOAST 143/25 for "Contingency Operations," subsequently increased to $1 million on October 1, 2025.

The procurement seeks Mercury Marine Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts required for installation on the U.S. Coast Guard's 32-foot, 24-foot, and 18-foot CB ATON (Aid to Navigation) vessels. The Coast Guard intends to award a one-time purchase order on a brand name basis utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures under ALCOAST 143/25 for procurements with a "clear and direct relationship" to contingency operations supporting the National Emergency at the Southern Border. The vendor must be an authorized Mercury/Mercruiser dealer meeting USCG requirements including engineering, warranty, and packaging specifications, with no third-party resellers authorized to bid. The justification cites "Only One Source Is Available" as the restriction type, asserting that Mercury Marine parts are essential and direct replacements for currently installed equipment, with market research indicating no alternate manufacturers can meet performance and fit requirements. The contracting officer employed market research, comparison of proposed prices with previous purchases, and comparison with similar items in a related industry to determine fair and reasonable pricing.