Tug Urgency Justification.pdf

This is a U.S. Coast Guard Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition using Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) under FAR 13.106-1(b).

The procurement (Purchase Request 37050PR260000020) concerns ice breaking services for the Delaware River, involving the deployment of specialized vessels equipped to navigate through and break up ice formations to maintain navigable channels for commercial and emergency maritime traffic. The contracting officer selected the justification type of "Only One Source Reasonably Available" citing urgency and exclusive operational capability. The rationale indicates that the identified source has been determined capable of supplying break-ice services with a short turnaround, meeting the urgent operational needs of Sector Delaware Bay. Due to the critical threat posed by ongoing ice accumulation and the importance of maintaining open navigation in the Delaware River, expedited contracting action is required to ensure safe and efficient maritime traffic movement while protecting economic interests and public welfare. The contracting officer employed market research and comparison of proposed pricing with prices found reasonable on previous purchases as the fair and reasonable price determination methods. The technical and requirements point of contact is Alejandro Villarreal, Contracting Officer, with the contracting officer signature dated 2/6/2026.