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JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

FAR 13.501

1. Agency and Contracting Activity: U.S. Coast Guard, Civil Engineering Unit Providence, 475 Kilvert St., Unit 100, Warwick, RI 02886

2. Nature and/or Description of the Action being Approved. The USCG Civil Engineering Unit, Providence has a brand name requirement for Russellstoll shore tie electric receptacles manufactured by ABB/ThomasBetts.

3. Description of Supplies/Services. Russellstoll Shore-tie receptacles provide electrical power to several different assets within the Coast Guard�s surface fleet. These brand name parts are required to ensure the surface assets electrical systems can receive power at any port they pull into. The estimated value is $ This requirement includes the following specified electrical shore-tie receptacles:

(a) Russellstoll, Part Number: DBRS240420000; Model: MaxGard Interlocked Receptacle with Enclosure Amperage: 200 amp Voltage: 480V Material: Cast Aluminum, quantity 20 each.

(b) Russellstoll, Part Number DBRS111610000; Model: MaxGuard Interlocked Receptacle with Enclosure Amperage: 100 amp Voltage: 120V Material: Cast Aluminum, quantity 10 each.

(c) Russellstoll, Part Number DBRS640406000; Model: MaxGard Interlocked Receptacle with Enclosure Amperage: 60 amp; Voltage: 480V Material: Cast Aluminum, quantity 5 each.

(d) Russellstoll, Part Number: DS6404FR000 Model: MaxGard Receptacle Amperage: 60 amp Voltage: 480V, quantity 2 each.

(e) Russellstoll, Part Number: DS1116FR000 Model: MaxGard Receptacle Amperage: 100 amp Voltage: 120V, quantity 2 each.

(f) Russellstoll, Part Number: SKWR12XG, Model: Pin & Sleeve Receptacle, quantity 2 each.

4. Identification of Statutory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open

Competition. The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is 41 U.S.C. 1901, as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.501(a)(1)(ii) sole source (including brand name) under the authority of the simplified acquisition procedures for certain commercial items.

5. Demonstration that the Proposed Contractor�s Unique Qualifications or the Nature of the Acquisition Require Use of the Authority Cited. Pursuant to Coast Guard Configuration Standard Technical Order (CSTO), SILC-CSTO-36-11-21 27 11-04 /

20110506, the 100 amp shore-tie specified is necessary to provide shore power to small boats (< 65� in length) and the 200 amp shore-tie specified is necessary to provide electrical power for low power cutters (< 175� in length) which includes the Fast Response Cutter.

The Coast Guard�s surface fleet can only accept Russellstoll shore ties for the purposes of interoperability amongst the fleet for ship to shore power. This is to ensure the surface assets electrical systems are standardized and that they can receive power at any port they pull into. Use of any other make or model shore-tie receptacles will prevent the cutter from receiving electrical power when docked in port.

6. Description of Efforts Made to Ensure that Offers are Solicited from as Many Potential Sources as is Practicable. Market research revealed the specified shore-ties are available through multiple commercial electrical supply companies in the commercial marketplace. A notice will be publicized on SAM Contracting Opportunities in accordance with FAR 5.203(a)(2).

7. Determination by the Contracting Officer that the Anticipated Cost to the

Government will be Fair and Reasonable. The Contracting Officer has determined the anticipated cost to the Government, for the supplies covered by this brand name J&A, will be fair and reasonable. The solicitation will be posted on www.SAM.gov and competitive pricing is anticipated. If needed, historical pricing and an Independent Government Cost Estimate is available for the Contracting Officer to conduct a price comparison when making a fair and reasonable price determination.

8. Description of Market Research. Market research was conducted in accordance with

FAR Part 10 in order to determine the availability of vendors who could provide these supplies and the results are documented in the official market research report. Various sources were reviewed to confirm that the requirement could not be met by sources in accordance with FAR 8.002, such as, agency inventories, excess from other agencies, Federal Prison Industries, AbilityOne, and GSA Federal Supply Schedules. FEDLOG indicated a centrally managed item, which is not in stock. Market research did conclude that multiple commercial vendors in the current marketplace do exist and can provide a quote in response to this requirement.

9. Any Other Facts Supporting the Use of Other Than Full and Open Competition.

N/A.

10. Sources that expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition. N/A

11. A Statement of the Actions, if Any, the Agency May Take to Remove or Overcome Any Barriers to Competition Before Any Subsequent Acquisition for Supplies or Services Required. The USCG will purchase the shore ties as required by the Configuration Standard Technical Order (CSTO). Use of another manufacturer�s shore ties will not be considered unless the CSTO is rescinded or amended. When possible, the government will make any future requirements available for full and open competition.