A3- Justification and Approval V1.6 (20 DEC 23) SIGNED.pdf

This document is a Justification and Approval (J&A) for a Sole Source Acquisition under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) for the procurement of 62 Crewmember's Aircraft Safety Belts, Part Number MS16070-21M1. The justification indicates that Capewell Aerial Systems LLC is the only authorized manufacturer for this specific part number, with the previous safety belt (MS16070-21) being phased out and the new belt being particular to this single manufacturer.

The document is prepared by the United States Marine Corps (USMC) and highlights that the procurement will be conducted under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13, utilizing other than full and open competition. The justification is based on exclusive licensing agreements and brand name requirements, with Capewell Aerial Systems LLC being the sole authorized manufacturer with no distributors. The anticipated contract award date is 07 May 2025, with a total value not explicitly stated in the document. The procurement is marked as Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and has limited dissemination control, with distribution restricted to specific personnel including MCFCS Personnel, LB Personnel, and Procurement Team members.