Attachment 2 - Redacted J and A - 70Z03826QJ0000184.pdf

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (FAR 12.102(a)) submitted by the U.S. Coast Guard for a sole source acquisition. The Coast Guard is procuring 1-Man Troop Seats (Part Number 975-1J, National Stock Number 1680-01-HS1-0128) for use on MH-60T aircraft, with a base quantity of 50 units and an option quantity of 40 units. The items are required for routine maintenance replacement due to failures, corrosion, and/or damage.

The justification identifies ORO Manufacturing CO (located at 5000 Stitt ST, Monroe, NC 28110-4000, UEI: UYJFKLS77FG9) as the sole source supplier. The Coast Guard has determined that only one source is available based on the following rationale: ORO Manufacturing is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) that owns exclusive rights to the technical data, specifications, and drawings required for manufacturing. The item is unique and must meet critical operational and reliability requirements that require specialized production techniques and extensive testing. The item has been approved by the USCG Aircraft Configuration Control Board for use on the MH-60T helicopter, and USCG Aviation Engineering has assigned it an Acquisition Method Code (AMC) of 3, which indicates direct acquisition from the actual manufacturer is required. The contracting officer identified multiple fair and reasonable price determination methods, including market research, comparison of proposed prices with previous purchases, current price lists, comparison with similar items in related industries, and comparison to IGCE (Independent Government Cost Estimate).