Attachment 2 - Redacted J and A - 70Z03825QJ0000401.pdf

This document is a U.S. Coast Guard Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition using Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). The procurement is for 20 Track Assemblies with National Stock Number 1680-01-HS2-1646 and Part Number 207-001-62 for the MH-60T aircraft. The items are required for replacement during routine maintenance due to failures, corrosion, and/or damage.

The sole source supplier is TEM, Inc. located in Buxton, ME, with the justification based on the company being the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). TEM, Inc. owns all rights to the technical data and drawings, and the item is complex with critical operational and reliability requirements. The USCG Aviation Engineering has assigned this an Acquisition Method Code (AMC) of 3, indicating a sole source acquisition directly from the actual manufacturer. The contracting officer will determine fair and reasonable pricing through methods including market research, comparison with previous purchases, current price lists, and comparison with similar industry items.