DUPLEX STRAINER

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, titled "Smart Matrix | Acquisition.GOV," appears to be a table listing various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses and their associated details. It is likely provided as an informational attachment to a solicitation or contract, outlining applicable regulatory requirements.

• Provision or Clause (P or C): Lists specific FAR clauses and their titles.
• Effective Date: Indicates when the clause became effective.
• Prescribed In: Specifies the FAR part or section where the clause is prescribed.
• P or C, FP, SUP, SAP: Columns indicating applicability or prescription details (e.g., whether it's a provision or clause, and potentially related to specific contract types or supplements).

This matrix is crucial for bidders as it details the mandatory clauses and representations/certifications that will apply to the contract. Bidders must review these clauses to understand their obligations, potential restrictions (e.g., regarding telecommunications equipment, foreign entities, or specific services), and any required representations or certifications they must provide as part of their proposal or upon contract award. It helps in assessing compliance requirements and potential risks associated with the opportunity.

Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition

This document justifies the procurement of a Fluid Filtration Corp Duplex Strainer Model 72-48F-EQUIV for the U.S. Coast Guard's MMA Condenser Cooling System upgrade. The specific strainer is required due to its form, fit, and function meeting USCG standards and specifications.

• Procurement of a Fluid Filtration Corp Duplex Strainer Model 72-48F-EQUIV.

• The strainer must meet USCG standards and specifications for the MMA Condenser Cooling System upgrade.

• The estimated total value is "Over Micro-Purchase Threshold, but up to the SAT".

• The authority cited is FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), indicating only one source is reasonably available.

• Not applicable, as this is a justification for a sole-source procurement.

• This justification is for "ONLY ONE SOURCE REASONABLY AVAILABLE" and "BRAND NAME" items.

• Jobe & Company INC is identified as the suggested source.

• Market research indicates that Fluid Filtration Corp has manufactured versions of KRAISSL Duplex Strainers that have been tested and approved by the USCG Yard Pipe Shop & Engineering department.

• The Duplex Strainers offered by Fluid Filtration through Jobe & Company are considered the only strainers that will meet the Yard's needs at this time.

• Fair and reasonable price determination methods include "MARKET RESEARCH" and "OTHER (EXPLAIN) Only responsible source that can provide the strainers."