Attachment 2 - Redacted J and A - 70Z03826QJ0000231.pdf

This is a Justification and Authorization (J&A) document for a U.S. Coast Guard procurement restricting competition to a single source based on brand name requirements.

The Coast Guard's Aviation Logistics Center and Medium Range Recovery Product Line seeks to procure one fitting assembly (part number 70209-27001-046, National Stock Number 1560-01-HS3-4152) on a brand name basis from Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (UEI: UTJWTSLMFNG5), located at 6900 Main Street, Stratford, CT 06614-1385. The item is required for use on MH-60T aircraft and is used during routine maintenance to replace failed, corroded, or damaged components. The justification for restricting competition cites that Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and sole source for this specialized item. The spare part requires complex and critical operational and reliability specifications achieved through unique production techniques and extensive testing. The USCG Aircraft Configuration Control Board has approved this item exclusively for use on the MH-60T helicopter, and no other OEM is authorized to provide clear traceability to the OEM, which would compromise aircraft safety. The procurement includes an Acquisition Method Code (AMC) of 5, indicating direct acquisition from the prime contractor, though engineering data identifies the Commercial and Government Entity Code (CAGE) and part number differ from the prime contractor. The contracting officer employed multiple fair and reasonable price determination methods, including market research, comparison of proposed price with previous purchases, current price list review, comparison with similar items in related industries, and comparison to IGCE.