U.S. Coast Guard Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition

This is a justification document for restricting competition on a commercial products and services procurement by the U.S. Coast Guard. Purchase Request or Requisition Number 6308-CD03 seeks repair services for two Electronic Infra-Red Search and Rescue (IESI) NVG units with part number 9200-34400-0501 (NSN: 6625-01-HS2-8432) on a sole source basis. The units require repair through IAW with OEM specifications, and ALC requires RFI assets for HC-144 aircraft. The Coast Guard intends to award to ACRON AVIATION, INC. (CAGE Code: 25583), located at 5353 52nd Street SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49512-9702.

The justification cites "Only One Source Is Available" as the authority under FAR 12.102(a), Class Deviation 25-21. The rationale explains that ACRON AVIATION holds the rights to technical data, specifications, and drawings required for repair and has been determined as the only uneconomical source for these rights. The Original Equipment Manufacturer owns all technical rights and maintains exclusive licensing agreements; OEM-approved repair facilities are the only authorized sources, and the Government does not own these rights. The Coast Guard selected "Market Research" as the method for fair and reasonable price determination.