Attachment 2 - Redacted J and A - 70Z03826QJ0000078.pdf

This document is a U.S. Coast Guard Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) for a sole source procurement.

The Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) and Medium Range Recovery (MRR) Product Line seeks to procure three antenna units (National Stock Number 5985-01-475-4764, Part Number 121-040130-01) from Chelton Avionics Inc., located at 6400 Wilkinson Drive, Prescott, Arizona 86301-6164 (UEI: F5THA4R2JJW4). The acquisition is justified under FAR 12.102(a) for "Only One Source Reasonably Available" based on the item being required for replacement during routine maintenance of MH-60T aircraft. The justification cites that Chelton Avionics Inc., as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and holder of exclusive technical data and design rights, is the sole source capable of providing this specialized item. The Government does not possess manufacturing rights or technical specifications, and the item's complex design requires unique production techniques and extensive testing. Additionally, USCG Aviation Engineering has assigned this item an Acquisition Method Code (AMC) of 3, which mandates direct acquisition from the actual manufacturer. The contracting officer's fair and reasonable price determination methods include market research, comparison with previous purchase prices, current price lists, comparison with similar items in related industries, and comparison to IGCE (Independent Government Cost Estimate).