redact_brand justification.pdf

This document is an Other Than Full and Open Justification form for the inspection, refurbishment, and recertification of Inflatable Buoyant Apparatus (IBA) used as life boats on NSSF's Dive Boats. The procurement is for two specific brand names: Survive SAS ZUSCG IBA and Zodiac Coastal USCG 6, with a performance period from 04/07/2025 to 07/15/2025. Authorized resellers include Life Raft and Survival Equipment, Inc. and Liferaft Services LLC, who can provide these specialized marine safety items.

The justification is based on the brand name being essential to the requirement, with market research indicating similar products are not widely available. The selected vendor must be certified as a SUVITEC and Zodiac authorized maintenance provider, per Coast Guard and Naval Ship's Technical Manual Chapter 583 requirements. The document includes approvals from the technical certification, contracting officer, and one level above the contracting officer, with the final signature dated 4/8/25, indicating imminent procurement of these critical marine safety equipment inspection and recertification services.