Summary: U.S. Coast Guard Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (FAR 12.102(a)) submitted by the U.S. Coast Guard for a simplified acquisition proceeding. The Coast Guard seeks approval to award a one-order purchase to a single source for two units of a Torque Multiplier, Digital (P/N: SWE8550-RR), required to maintain HC-130J aircraft operations.

The justified sole-source provider is Hydralight Operations Inc. (Enerpac), located at 2010 Clermont St., Antigo, Wisconsin 54409-2426 (UEI: 87641). The justification cites that Hydralight Operations Inc. is the original equipment manufacturer and sole source capable of manufacturing and repairing the Torque Multiplier component. The company possesses exclusive technical data, specifications, and drawings required for production and modification to meet U.S. Coast Guard Engineering requirements, making no other source acceptable per USCG standards. The contracting officer employed market research, comparison of proposed pricing with previous purchase prices, and current price lists as the methods for determining fair and reasonable pricing.