Attachment 2 - Redacted J and A - 70Z03826QJ0000227.pdf

This is a Justification and Authorization (J&A) document for a brand name restriction justification under FAR 12.102(a), Class Deviation 25-21, for the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) contract 70Z03826QJ0000227.

The USCG Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) and Medium Range Recovery (MRR) Product Line intends to purchase 10 units (with an optional 5 units) of a bearing (National Stock Number 3110-01-578-7149, Part Number 42315-165-22) on a brand name basis for use on the HH-60 aircraft. The item is required for replacement during routine maintenance due to failures, corrosion, or damage. The sole source supplier identified is Hornet Acquisition Co., LLC, formally Goodrich, located at 3355 E La Palma AVE, Anaheim, CA 92806 (UEI: DP6VFUMMTJC8). The justification for restricting competition is based on the bearing being a specialized item designed and manufactured by Hornet Acquisition Co., LLC as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). The USCG has determined that this item is the only one approved by the Aircraft Configuration Control Board for use on the HH-60T helicopter, and that sourcing from any entity other than the OEM or a source capable of providing full traceability would compromise aircraft safety and aircrew safety. The bearing has been assigned an Acquisition Method Code (AMC) of 5, indicating direct acquisition from the actual manufacturer. For price determination, the contracting officer employed multiple fair and reasonable price determination methods: market research, comparison of proposed prices with prices found reasonable on previous purchases, current price lists, comparison with similar items in a related industry, and comparison to IGCE.