U.S. Coast Guard Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition

This document is a justification for restricting competition on a commercial products procurement under FAR 12.102(a). The U.S. Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) and Medium Range Recovery (MRR) Product Line seek to procure sheaves (part number 42315-72, NSN 3020-01-HS1-0396) required for replacement during routine maintenance of the MH-60T helicopter due to failures, corrosion, and damage. The procurement specifies a quantity of nine units with an optional quantity of ten additional units.

The justification cites "Brand Name" as the restriction rationale, asserting that Hornet Acquisitionco, LLC (UEI: DP6VFUMMTJC8, located at 3355E La Palma Ave., Anaheim, CA 92806-2815) is the sole appropriate source. The government determined that the particular sheave brand and product are essential to meet its requirements, and market research indicates no other companies' similar products or available modifications can satisfy the agency's needs. The contracting officer's price determination methods include market research, comparison of proposed price with prices from previous purchases, comparison with similar items in related industries, and comparison to IGCE. This is a non-competitive procurement under FAR Class Deviation 25-21 Rev. 1 for FAR Part 12.