April 2019

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES (SAP) FAR 13.106-1(b)

SOLICITATIONS MAY BE LIMITED TO ONE SOURCE ONLY IF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER DETERMINES THAT ONLY ONE SOURCE IS REASONABLY AVAILABLE. THIS DETERMINATION MUST BE SUPPORTED WITH FULL JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE FROM THE CUSTOMER. WHEN THE CUSTOMER DESCRIBES AN ITEM WITH A PURCHASE DESCRIPTION WHICH LIMITS THE AVAILABILITY TO ONE SOURCE, THE JUSTIFICATION MUST EXPLAIN WHY THE ITEM IS THE ONLY ONE THAT WILL MEET THE GOVERNMENT’S REQUIREMENT. STATEMENTS SUCH AS "ONLY KNOWN SOURCE" OR "ONLY SOURCE WHICH CAN MEET THE REQUIRED DELIVERY DATE" ARE INADEQUATE TO

SUPPORT A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE.

PURCHASE REQUEST OR REQUISITION

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37320PR260000075

PROJECT/TASK

NUMBER

ESTIMATED AMOUNT (Over Micro- Purchase Threshold, but up to the SAT) $72,000.00

IDENTIFICATION OF THE AGENCY AND THE CONTRACTING OFFICE, AND SPECIFIC IDENTIFICATION OF THE DOCUMENT AS A “JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION.” PLEASE CITE THE

AUTHORITY AND TYPE OF JUSTIFICATION.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED, AND THE INTENDED USE.

Support the USCG Sector Puget Sound Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) during routine and emergent Continuity of Operations (COOP) activations. Provide USCG personnel with facility access, power, internet, telephony backup, and secure storage for Coast Guard-owned communications equipment. Technically, commission a managed dispatch system covering assigned VHF channels to resolve channel limitations, provision primary and backup IP connectivity for AIS/COMMS sites, and maintain dedicated routing for uninterrupted communications. Integrate the Wärtsilä PortLink PMIS (including licensing and remote access), deliver certified installation, testing, and training, and sustain operations via year-round connectivity, preventive maintenance, 24/7 support, and joint COOP exercises.

UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THAT LIMIT AVAILABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE, WITH THE REASON NO OTHER

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED.

The Marine Exchange of Puget Sound (MXPS) is the sole source provider for these requirements, as no other commercial or public organization within the Sector Puget Sound Area of Responsibility (AOR) possesses the specialized operational infrastructure, localized VHF/AIS resilience architecture, or physical operations floor pre-configured to host pre-staged USCG VTS backup systems. Furthermore, MXPS holds exclusive regional licensing and ownership of the Wärtsilä PortLink platform, making it the only entity capable of providing the proprietary integration rights required to sustain uninterrupted, real-time USCG communications during emergency COOP activations.

A DESCRIPTION OF EFFORTS MADE TO ENSURE THAT QUOTATIONS OR OFFERS ARE SOLICITED FROM AS MANY

POTENTIAL SOURCES AS PRACTICABLE (INCLUDE YOUR MARKET RESEARCH EFFORTS HERE).

No other organization within the Sector Puget Sound Area of Responsibility (AOR) possesses the specialized equipment needed to provide the services needed.

REASON THAT SUGGESTED SOURCE IS THE ONLY SOURCE WHICH CAN PROVIDE THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES.

No other organization within the Sector Puget Sound Area of Responsibility (AOR) possesses the specialized, high-power VHF/AIS radio architecture required to maintain long-range vessel communications across the waterway, nor the secure physical facilities needed to house pre-staged VTS backup systems. Furthermore, because MXPS holds exclusive proprietary licensing for the regional Wärtsilä PortLink PMIS platform, no other vendor can integrate or support these critical communication pathways. This technical uniqueness is coupled with an unmatched operational advantage: MXPS's strategic geographic proximity to the primary VTS site ensures a negligible drive time, allowing for rapid transit of personnel and immediate, ultra-fast physical mobilization and setup of pre-positioned communication equipment during emergent COOP activations.

EXPLAIN WHY AN ADEQUATE PURCHASE DESCRIPTION OR OTHER INFORMATION SUITABLE TO SOLICIT BY FULL

AND OPEN COMPETITION HAS NOT BEEN DEVELOPED OR ARE NOT AVAILABLE.

MXPS is the sole source provider within the Sector Puget Sound Area of Responsibility (AOR) that possesses the specialized equipment needed to provide the services needed or is within close proximity to Sector Puget Sound.

PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE GOVERNMENT MAY TAKE TO REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY

BARRIERS TO COMPETITION BEFORE FUTURE ACQUISITIONS ARE REQUIRED.

None

SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CUSTOMER

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TELEPHONE

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SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

CODE TELEPHONE

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