Attachment 2 - Redacted J and A - 70Z03826QJ0000348.pdf

This is a U.S. Coast Guard Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition form for commercial products and services below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT).

The Coast Guard seeks to procure one bulkhead assembly (National Stock Number 1560-01-HS1-4768, Part Number 70209-82546-047) in a quantity of 16 units on a sole source basis. This item is required for the MH-60T aircraft and is used for replacement during routine maintenance due to failures, corrosion, and damage. The suggested source is Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (UEI UTJWTSLMFNG4), located at 6900 Main Street, Stratford, CT 06614.

The justification cites "Only One Source Is Available" as the basis for restricting competition. The rationale explains that Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), owns all technical data, specifications, and drawings required for manufacturing this component. The Government does not possess these rights, making it uneconomical to purchase from alternative sources. The item is the only one approved by the USCG Aircraft Configuration Control Board for use on the MH-60T helicopter, and USCG Aviation Engineering has designated it an Acquisition Method Code (AMC) 3, requiring direct acquisition from the actual manufacturer. The contracting officer's fair and reasonable price determination methods include market research and comparison of proposed price with prices found reasonable on previous purchases.