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This document is a U.S. Coast Guard justification for other than full and open competition for a commercial product acquisition under FAR 12.102(a), FAR Class Deviation 25-21 Rev. 1.

The procurement is for one UV laser wire mark, measure and cut system (Part Number N50-101I) to be utilized as a spare part on MH-65 helicopters. The Coast Guard has justified this single-source acquisition using a brand name justification type, asserting that the Nova 50-101I from Spectrum Technologies Ltd (located at Western Avenue, Bridgend CF31 3RT, UK; UEI: ZYXHHHL3DJP4) is the only viable replacement for the obsolete Capris 50-100 wire marker. The justification rationale states that the legacy unit poses a critical cybersecurity risk due to its unsupported operating system and lack of manufacturer support, jeopardizing mission readiness. According to the document, only the Nova 50-101I proprietary successor can meet government requirements without compromising security and operational continuity, making competition infeasible. The contracting officer has not specified which fair and reasonable price determination method will be applied, as evidenced by the unchecked boxes on page two of the justification. The document was last updated on March 3, 2026.