Attachment 2 - Redacted J and A - 70Z03826QJ0000325.pdf

This is a Justification and Authorization (J&A) document for a U.S. Coast Guard sole source procurement under FAR 12.102(a), FAR Class Deviation 25-21.

The Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) and Medium Range Recovery (MRR) Product Line intends to purchase two specialized aircraft components on a sole source basis for the MH-60T helicopter. The procurement includes 4 units of an ANGLE (National Stock Number 1560-01-HS2-8491, Part Number 70302-22101-110) and 6 units of a HOIST FITTING, UPPER (National Stock Number 1560-01-HS3-6911, Part Number 70209-22101-107). These items are required for replacement during routine maintenance due to failures, corrosion, and/or damage. The suggested sole source is Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, located at 6900 Main Street, Stratford, CT 06614-1378 (UEI: UTJWTSLMFNG4).

The justification for sole source procurement is based on Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation's status as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) who owns all technical data, specifications, and drawings required for manufacture. The items are complex, requiring unique production techniques and extensive testing to meet critical operational and reliability requirements. The Government does not own or possess the technical data and drawings necessary to manufacture these items, and market research determined it would be uneconomical to purchase them through competitive means. Additionally, these are the only items approved by the USCG Aircraft Configuration Control Board for use on the MH-60T helicopter, and they have been assigned an Acquisition Method Code (AMC) of 3, requiring direct acquisition from the actual manufacturer. Fair and reasonable pricing will be determined using market research, comparison of proposed prices with previous purchases, current price lists, comparison with similar items in related industries, and comparison to IGCE.