Attachment 2 - Redacted J and A - 70Z03826QJ0000343.pdf

This document is a U.S. Coast Guard Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for Commercial Products and Services at or Below the SAT under FAR 12.102(a), Class Deviation 25-21.

The Coast Guard seeks to procure 20 units with an option for 10 additional units of a PLUG, DROP TANK (National Stock Number 5935-01-HS1-3573, Part Number M83723/69G16246, Alternate P/N MQ35G1624S6) for the MH-60T aircraft. This item is required for replacement during routine maintenance due to failures, corrosion, and/or damage. The justification invokes a brand name restriction under FAR 12.102(a), citing that Amphenol Corp. (Sidney, NY 13838, UEI: KLTLVDT8DM96) is the sole approved manufacturer. The Government has determined that the particular brand, product, and feature are essential to meet critical operational and reliability requirements specific to the MH-60T helicopter configuration. Amphenol holds exclusive rights to the technical data, specifications, and drawings required for manufacture, and the item has been approved by the USCG's Aircraft Configuration Control Board. The Coast Guard has assigned an Acquisition Method Code (AMC) of 5, indicating the need to acquire directly from the prime contractor, despite engineering data identifying alternative Commercial and Government Entity Codes and part numbers.

The contracting officer will determine fair and reasonable pricing using multiple methods: market research, comparison of proposed prices with previous purchases, current price lists, comparison with similar items in related industries, and comparison to IGCE pricing standards.