Redacted J and A - 70Z03826QB0000172.pdf

This is a U.S. Coast Guard Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition form for the procurement of commercial products and services at or below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT).

The document justifies a single-source procurement from SAFRAN POWER USA, LLC (located at 2250 Whitfield Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34243) for five (5) starter/generator units, model 524-230. The justification is based on "Only One Source Is Available," citing that the spare parts required for this acquisition are highly specialized components designed and manufactured by a non-Government entity and the technical data required is available only from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). The procurement mandates that all materials delivered must have clear, documented traceability to the OEM and comply with the contract requirements in accordance with FAR clause 52.246-15, Certificate of Conformance. The contracting officer's determination of fair and reasonable pricing has not been indicated through any of the available methods listed on the form (market research, comparison of proposed price with previous purchases, current price list, comparison with similar items in related industry, comparison to IGCE, personal knowledge, or other methods).