Attachment 2 - Redacted J and A - 70Z03826QJ0000327.pdf

This is a Justification and Authorization (J&A) document for a sole source acquisition by the U.S. Coast Guard for commercial products below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT).

The Coast Guard Logistics Center (ALC) and Medium Range Recovery (MRR) Program intends to purchase four (4) units of FITTING RH-247 (National Stock Number 1560-01-505-4156, Part Number 70219-02525-046) for use on MH-60T aircraft. The item is required for replacement during routine maintenance due to failures, corrosion, and/or damage. The sole source is Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, located at 6900 Main Street, Stratford, Connecticut 06614-1378 (UEI: UTJWTSMLMFNG4). The justification type selected is "Brand Name – Items Peculiar to One Manufacturer," citing that Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), owns all rights to the technical data, specifications, and drawings required for manufacture. The item is complex and must meet critical operational and reliability requirements achievable only through unique production techniques owned by Sikorsky. The Government does not own or possess rights to the technical data, and it has been determined uneconomical to purchase these rights. Additionally, this item is the only one approved by the USCG's 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, indicating direct acquisition from the actual manufacturer is required. Fair and Reasonable Price Determination Methods used include Market Research and Comparison to Similar Items in Related Industries and Comparison to IGCE.