ENGINEERING LAB FURNITURE

The US Coast Guard Academy renovated several electrical engineering lab spaces in FY10 as part of the 5 year asbestos abatement reonvation contract. Those spaces were fitted with new lab benches and equipment delivered by LOC Scientific Incorporated. The renovation portion for FY11 has been completed and the Academy is outfitting the new lab spaces with the same benches and equipment to maintain the congruent nature that is required at a military educational facility. There is no expectation that another vendor can provide the exact equipment previously procured via LOC Scientific. All installation must be completed by August 15th, 2011 in preparation for the beginning of the semester. LOC Scientific is the only GSA contracted vendor that can provide the required specifications and equipment. The total cost of the acquisition is $45,165.67. A copy of the individual items being procured will be provided to any vendor that can dispute the justification for other than full and open competition.