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JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES (SAP) FAR 13.106-1(b)

SOLICITATIONS MAY BE LIMITED TO ONE SOURCE ONLY IF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER DETERMINES THAT ONLY ONE SOURCE IS REASONABLY AVAILABLE. THIS DETERMINATION MUST BE SUPPORTED WITH FULL JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE FROM THE CUSTOMER. WHEN THE CUSTOMER DESCRIBES AN ITEM WITH A PURCHASE DESCRIPTION WHICH LIMITS THE AVAILABILITY TO ONE SOURCE, THE JUSTIFICATION MUST EXPLAIN WHY THE ITEM IS THE ONLY ONE THAT WILL MEET THE GOVERNMENT’S REQUIREMENT. STATEMENTS SUCH AS "ONLY KNOWN SOURCE" OR "ONLY SOURCE WHICH CAN MEET THE REQUIRED DELIVERY DATE" ARE INADEQUATE TO SUPPORT A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE. Do not use marketing language in this document. Language such as “This company has made its mark,” “This company is recognized as industry’s best,” and “This company is the leader in…” is unacceptable.

PURCHASE REQUEST OR REQUISITION

NUMBER

2023-50100-0828-073848

PROJECT/TASK

NUMBER

MH65

ESTIMATED AMOUNT (Over Micro- Purchase Threshold, but up to the SAT)

$48,789.000

IDENTIFICATION OF THE AGENCY AND THE CONTRACTING OFFICE, AND SPECIFIC IDENTIFICATION OF THE DOCUMENT AS A “JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION.” PLEASE CITE THE

AUTHORITY AND TYPE OF JUSTIFICATION.

The United States Coast Guard (USCG), Aviation Logistics Center (ALC), Short Range Recovery (SRR)

Division has a requirement to purchase the RDI Technologies Iris M Rugged Acquisition Motion

Amplification System and accompanying software to be utilized in vibration analysis on the MH-65

Aircraft.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED, AND THE INTENDED USE.

This procurement is for the RDI Technologies Iris M Rugged Acquisition Motion Amplification System, to include Ruggedized system, Accessory Kit, Laser Tech, 20m USB cable, Impact Super Clamp, Training

Course, Software Upgrades and Supports.

UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THAT LIMIT AVAILABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE, WITH THE REASON NO OTHER

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED.

This acquisition is restricted to the only sources of supply known to have the capability of furnishing the required system and software. The USCG has determined that the required system and software can only be acquired from the Original Equipment Manufacturer, REDI Technologies, Cage Code (7ASF3).

Furthermore, the Government does not have adequate data or lacks rights to data, and it is not economical to buy the data or rights to the data.

A DESCRIPTION OF EFFORTS MADE TO ENSURE THAT QUOTATIONS OR OFFERS ARE SOLICITED FROM AS MANY

POTENTIAL SOURCES AS PRACTICABLE (INCLUDE YOUR MARKET RESEARCH EFFORTS HERE).

The system to be procured under this acquisition is a highly specialized system, designed and manufactured by a non-Government activity and the technical data required for acquisition by other than the OEM or an OEM approved source is not available. RDI Technologies (7ASF3) is the OEM for the products and supplies under this requirement and is the only USCG authorized source of supply for this requirement. Therefore, the solicitation and resulting purchase order will require all supplies and software delivered to have a completed OEM certificate.

REASON THAT SUGGESTED SOURCE IS THE ONLY SOURCE WHICH CAN PROVIDE THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES.

RDI Technologies, Inc. is the sole manufacturer and distributor for the Motion Amplification® technology and systems. This technology is proprietary and patented by RDI, and because of this, many of the capabilities, features, and products are completely unique to RDI. In addition to the Motion Amplification capabilities, this includes features such as Live Amplification and Analysis, Transient Analysis, Motion

Map, Phase Map, External Tach Sync, and Historical Data Analysis. Based upon the technical certification on file, technical data is not available and cannot be developed to permit full and open competition.

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EXPLAIN WHY AN ADEQUATE PURCHASE DESCRIPTION OR OTHER INFORMATION SUITABLE TO SOLICIT BY FULL

AND OPEN COMPETITION HAS NOT BEEN DEVELOPED OR ARE NOT AVAILABLE.

The USCG does not possess the maintenance rights or technical information to provide to potential sources and this information must be obtained directly from the OEM.

PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE GOVERNMENT MAY TAKE TO REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY

BARRIERS TO COMPETITION BEFORE FUTURE ACQUISITIONS ARE REQUIRED.

The OEM owns the proprietary data rights, patents, specifications, and drawings for this system which limit the USCG’s ability to provide adequate technical descriptions to potential new manufacturers.

Therefore, it is difficult to take steps to foster competition as the maintenance, data and repair criteria are proprietary to the OEM.

SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CUSTOMER

M. Ray Mizelle.

CODE

IM DD

TELEPHONE

NUMBER

(252) 334-5406

DATE

16 JUN 2023

SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

Mist y Bohn

CODE TELEPHONE

NUMBER

DATE