Sole Source Justification for Aircraft Bracket Procurement

This document is a U.S. Coast Guard sole source justification for a simplified acquisition under FAR 12.102(a), justifying procurement from a single source based on only one source being reasonably available. The Coast Guard's Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) and Medium Range Recovery (MRR) Product Line requires a bracket (National Stock Number 5340-01-HS1-4243, Part Number 70550-28105-041) for the MH-60T helicopter. The item is needed for replacement during routine maintenance due to failures, corrosion, and/or damage.

The suggested source is Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (6900 Main Street, CT 06614 USA; UEI: UTJWTSLMFNG4; Cage Code: 78286). The justification establishes that Sikorsky is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and the only approved source for this complex, proprietary component. As the OEM, Sikorsky owns all technical data, specifications, and drawings required for manufacture. The item requires unique production techniques and extensive testing, and the Government does not possess the necessary technical data and drawings. USCG Aviation Engineering has assigned an Acquisition Method Code (AMC) of 3, indicating direct procurement from the actual manufacturer. The contracting officer selected multiple fair and reasonable price determination methods, including market research, comparison with previous purchase prices, current price lists, comparison with similar items in related industries, and comparison to IGCE pricing.