Attachment 2 - Redacted J and A - 70Z03826QJ0000103.pdf

This is a U.S. Coast Guard Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition document supporting a sole source acquisition under FAR 12.102(a) Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

The USCG is procuring 100 ICS Cable Assemblies (with an option for 50 additional units) from ASTROCOM ELECTRONICS INC., located at 115 DK Liifgren Drive, Oneota, New York 13820-3682 (UEI: NGEAMQ4LB5U5). The National Stock Number is 5995-01-HS2-1803 and the Part Number is 10591Q. The justification for sole source procurement is based on the component being an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specialized item designed and manufactured exclusively by ASTROCOM ELECTRONICS INC. The components are approved by the USCG's Aircraft Configuration Control Board for use on the MH-60T helicopter and have been assigned an Acquisition Method Code (AMC) of 3, indicating direct acquisition from the actual manufacturer is required. The cable assemblies meet critical operational and reliability requirements that demand unique production techniques and sophisticated testing, with no viable alternative sources available. The fair and reasonable price determination methods selected 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).