AIR CONDITIONING FILTER ELEMENT

Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition

This document justifies the procurement of (150) Air Filter Elements, P/N: RUFGS, NSN: 4130-01-626-6823, for the 154' WPC Fast Response Cutters Air Handling Unit Galley Supply Air. The procurement is being conducted under FAR 12.102(a) and FAR Class Deviation 25-21 Rev. 1 for FAR Part 12.

• Purchase of 150 Air Filter Elements.

• The specific filters are required to maintain the operational safety and mission readiness of the 154' WPC Fast Response Cutters.

• The filters must meet precise design, material, and operational specifications to mitigate shipboard hazards.

• The OEM is Russ Equipment Co., Inc.

• Estimated Total Value: $37,500.00

• The contract is for commercial products and services at or below the SAT.

• This document is a justification for other than full and open competition, citing "Only One Source Is Available" and "Brand Name" as reasons.

• The justification states that Russ Equipment Co., Inc. is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and their specific filters are a critical regulatory and operational requirement.

• The Coast Guard does not possess the proprietary manufacturing drawings, specifications, or technical data required to evaluate alternate filters, and developing an engineering change would be expensive and lengthy.

• The COR will continue to conduct market research to locate other vendors capable of meeting these strict OEM specifications and standards.

• The vendor, Russ Equipment Co., Inc., is categorized as a Small Business.

• The document references Commandant Instruction M4130.6B (Coast Guard Configuration Management Manual) and CGTO PG-85-00-900-G (Joint Surface Forces Engineering Change Process Guide).

Other / Unclassified

This document is the "Packaging and Marking Guide For DoD" published by the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) in March 2014. It serves as an informational guide for familiarization purposes and is not intended to replace contractual requirements, specifications, or regulations. The guide compiles information from various government packaging documents and technical manuals for instructional use.

This guide is relevant to bidders as it outlines the locations within solicitations and contracts where packaging requirements are typically found (e.g., Section D - Packaging & Marking, Section J - Attachments). It details various military packaging and preservation methods (e.g., MIL-STD-2073-1E, ASTM D-3951), hazardous materials packaging regulations, and specific marking requirements (e.g., Identification Marking, Bar Code Markings, Address Markings, Special Markings). Understanding these requirements is crucial for bidders to accurately prepare proposals and ensure compliance with contract deliverables related to packaging and shipping.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document, FAR 52.252-2, outlines clauses incorporated by reference for contracts involving commercial products and commercial services. It details various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses that are essential for contractors to comply with, implementing specific statutes or Executive Orders. The full text of these clauses is available upon request or electronically via acquisition.gov.

The document itself does not specify deliverables but lists numerous FAR clauses that impose requirements on contractors. These include, but are not limited to:

• Representations and certifications (e.g., regarding telecommunication services, covered telecommunications equipment).
• Instructions to offerors and evaluation criteria for commercial items.
• Contract terms and conditions related to statutes and Executive Orders.
• Prohibitions on certain agreements, hardware, software, and services (e.g., Kaspersky Lab, ByteDance, telecommunications equipment).
• Requirements related to small business subcontracting, HUBZone set-asides, and small business utilization.
• Provisions concerning labor standards, equal opportunity, and employment eligibility verification.
• Clauses related to environmental considerations, trade agreements, and foreign purchases.
• Requirements for reporting, record retention, and Comptroller General examination of records.

This document is a standard FAR clause and does not contain specific contract details such as period of performance or estimated value. It is intended to be incorporated into various contracts.

This document primarily lists clauses that would be part of a solicitation or contract. Specific submission instructions and evaluation criteria would be found in other solicitation documents, such as FAR 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors) and FAR 52.212-2 (Evaluation – Commercial Items), which are referenced within this document.

Numerous clauses related to small business set-asides (HUBZone, total small business, partial small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, women-owned small business) and other eligibility requirements are listed, indicating potential set-aside opportunities.

This document is a compilation of standard FAR clauses. Bidders should pay close attention to the specific clauses listed and their respective dates, as they dictate many of the terms and conditions of a contract. The document also references various alternates for certain clauses, which may modify their application.