Air.Cruiser.J&A.pdf

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES (SAP)

Sole Source Justification

SOLICITATIONS MAY BE LIMITED TO ONE SOURCE ONLY IF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER DETERMINES THAT ONLY ONE SOURCE IS REASONABLY AVAILABLE.

THIS DETERMINATION MUST BE SUPPORTED WITH FULL JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE FROM THE CUSTOMER. WHEN THE CUSTOMER DESCRIBES AN ITEM WITH A PURCHASE DESCRIPTION WHICH LIMITS THE AVAILABILITY TO ONE SOURCE, THE JUSTIFICATION MUST EXPLAIN WHY THE ITEM IS THE ONLY ONE THAT WILL MEET THE GOVERNMENT’S REQUIREMENT. STATEMENTS SUCH AS "ONLY KNOWN SOURCE" OR "ONLY SOURCE WHICH CAN MEET THE REQUIRED DELIVERY DATE" ARE INADEQUATE TO SUPPORT A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE. THE CUSTOMER SHALL PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

PURCHASE REQUEST OR REQUISITION NUMBER

9030-HE01

PROJECT/TASK NUMBER

C130

ESTIMATED AMOUNT (Over Micro-Purchase Threshold, but up to the Simplified Acquisition Threshold)

$91,950.00

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED, AND THE INTENDED USE

Purchase of LRU-33 (HC-130 life-raft), NSN: 1630-01-HS1-7777 P/N: 65260-105, used on the HC-130H aircraft.

UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THAT LIMIT AVAILABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE, WITH THE REASON NO OTHER SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED.

The LRU-33 life raft is an emergency flotation system designed for use in the event of an emergency water ditching for the aircrew and passengers. The raft system is the only one of its kind approved for use on the HC-130 aircraft by USCG Engineering due to its capacity, material composition and self-erecting canopy. Air Cruisers is the only source in possession of the manufacturing data necessary to satisfy this requirement.

REASON THAT SUGGESTED SOURCE IS THE ONLY SOURCE WHICH CAN PROVIDE THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES The purchase of the LRU-33 is to replace the scrapped rafts that could not be repaired. Air Cruisers is the only company with the engineering data capable of manufacturing this component. Air Cruisers is the OEM. Air Cruisers has not sold the manufacturing data to any other vendor. Air Cruisers has the equipment, tooling, and drawings necessary to manufacture the LRU-33s.

EXPLAIN WHY AN ADEQUATE PURCHASE DESCRIPTION OR OTHER INFORMATION SUITABLE TO SOLICIT BY FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION HAS NOT BEEN

DEVELOPED OR ARE NOT AVAILABLE.

The initial acquisition of the LRU-33 life raft did not include the purchase of manufacturing data necessary to foster competition. In the event the USCG determines a system refresh is required, such an acquisition will be conducted under full and open competitive procedures.

PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE GOVERNMENT MAY TAKE TO REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS TO COMPETITION BEFORE FUTURE

ACQUISITIONS ARE REQUIRED

The USCG does not have the required data, manuals, or drawings to overcome the sole source barrier to competition. The LRU-33 is manufactured solely by Air Cruisers. The Coast Guard will maintain open communication with Air Cruisers and will continue market research to identify possible sources capable of manufacturing this material.

SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CUSTOMER

Shelly Stonehocker, Inventory Manager

CODE

TELEPHONE NUMBER

252-335-6940

DATE

SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

Nancy DeBerry

CODE TELEPHONE NUMBER

252-335-6291

DATE