Redacted Justification and Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition.pdf

This is a U.S. Coast Guard justification for sole source procurement under FAR 12.102(a), Class Deviation 25-21. The Coast Guard's Aviation Logistics Center, Industrial Operations Division, intends to award a firm-fixed-order on a sole source basis to Stratasys (located at 5995 Opus Parkway, Minnetonka, MN 55343, UEI: LJDYMQACQ837) for repair of one Stratasys L2262-F900 3D printing system.

The justification for sole source award cites the proprietary nature of the Stratasys system, which utilizes exclusive hardware, firmware, and closed-source diagnostic software. The government uses this 3D printer to manufacture highly precise components for aircraft, ground support, and hydro press form blocks with CNC fixtures. The Coast Guard argues that only factory-trained and OEM-certified technicians can perform repairs while maintaining structural integrity and safety standards. The document states that unauthorized third-party repairs risk voiding manufacturer warranties, negating safety certifications, and causing catastrophic damage to the asset. Accordingly, Stratasys (or its explicitly authorized defense distributors) is identified as the only source capable of fulfilling the repair requirement without unacceptable delays or equipment degradation. The contracting officer's price reasonableness determination methods are not specifically checked on the form.