Ward Leonard_01-696-0013_Controller Motor.pdf

Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition

Simplified Acquisition Threshold

1. Vessel: 270 WMEC Class

2. PR# 2125405B4500AG319

3. Description of Supplies or Services: Procurement of two (02) each Motor

Controller, NSN 6110-01-696-0013, P/N 4834-580813-27483, Unit Cost Estimate

$123,371.37

4. Estimated Value of Procurement: $246,742.74

5. Source Available:

Name: Ward Leonard Electric Company, Inc

Address: 401 Watertown Rd.

Thomaston, CT 06787

Phone: (860) 283-5801

6. Pursuant to FAR Subpart 13.106-1 (b), the Contracting Officer may solicit from one source if they determine that the circumstances of contract action deem only one source reasonably available:

Check the appropriate reason below:

_X_ Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, i.e. Unique capabilities, Limited number of sources, Proprietary data or

Brand Name Mandatory

___Unusual & Compelling Urgency

___Exclusive Licensing Agreements

___Industrial Mobilization/Standardization

7. The Motor Controller is used to control the 400 HZ Motor Generators that are used to launch the ship’s helicopters. Failure to maintain adequate stock to support field units would lead to loss of operational capabilities. The Motor Controller conforms to exacting design and materials requirements for form, fit, function in order to mount and provide required control of the current MG system; any variance could cause failure or malfunction and subsequent inability to meet the needs and mission requirements of the Coast Guard.

8. The use of OEM or equivalent replacement parts is required to ensure the safety of personnel and the correct operation of the helicopter during flight operations.

Also, this Motor Controller is unique to this 400 Hz Motor Generator system and it is believed that overhaul replacement parts can only be attained from Ward

Leonard Electric Company, the motor controller manufacturer.

9. COTR will continue to conduct market research with a focus on locating vendors that are able to meet requirements, however without technical data described above obtaining full and open competition will be very difficult. The Coast

Guard cannot require any vendor to release any vendor to release proprietary data.

Technical Representative Date

Mark Lovingood, ES

Contracting Officer Date

One Level Above Contracting Officer Date