Attachment 2 - Redacted J and A - 70Z03826QJ0000115.pdf

This is a U.S. Coast Guard Justification and Authorization (J&A) document for a sole source acquisition under simplified acquisition procedures (SAP) for FAR 12.102(a). The document justifies procurement of four edge-lit light panels (part number 007546, NSN 1560-01-HS2-5280) from GE Aviation Systems, LLC, located at 1000 Macarthur Memorial Highway, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779 (UEI: HBLRJ28LNM16). The panels are replacement components required for routine maintenance of the MH-60T aircraft due to failures, corrosion, and/or damage.

The justification for sole source procurement is based on the "Only One Source Reasonably Available" rationale under FAR 12.102(a). The contracting officer determined that GE Aviation Systems, LLC, as the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), is the sole qualified source because the item is highly specialized, designed and manufactured exclusively by GE Aviation Systems with proprietary technical data and specifications that are owned by the manufacturer. The item meets critical operational and reliability requirements requiring unique production techniques and sophisticated testing. GE Aviation Systems holds exclusive design rights, and the item has been approved by the U.S. Coast Guard Aircraft Configuration Control Board for use on the MH-60T helicopter. The U.S. Coast Guard assigned an Acquisition Method Code (AMC) of 3, indicating direct procurement from the actual manufacturer. Fair and reasonable price determination methods employed include market research, comparison with previous purchase prices, current price lists, comparison with similar items in related industries, and comparison to IGCE.