Description
The U.S. Coast Guard intends to award a purchase order as a sole source to Jobe & Company for the procurement of one duplex strainer. The specific piping and structural engineering design requires the use of the selected duplex strainer, 72-48F-EQUIV, which is only offered by Fluid Filtration through Jobe & Company. The determination is in accordance with 6.302-1, which states that only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.
Some key points to consider:
• The procurement is for a specific duplex strainer, 72-48F-EQUIV.
• The strainer is required for a specific piping and structural engineering design.
• The U.S. Coast Guard has determined that only one responsible source, Jobe & Company, can provide the required strainer.
• The procurement is being made as a sole source award.