Attachment 2- Redacted JA.pdf

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) for the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG). The document seeks to procure repair services for an EA/ACTUATOR part (NSN 1680-01-H63-4459) for an HC-144 aircraft, with Airbus DS Military Aircraft, Inc. identified as the only source capable of providing these services. The procurement is being conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) using 10 U.S.C. § 320d(a)(1), which allows for a sole source acquisition when only one source can meet the government's requirements.

The justification highlights unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, specifically that the items are unique to a specific aircraft, require specialized technical data, and can only be repaired by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). The USCG explains that operational safety and flight critical requirements prevent them from developing alternative procurement strategies, and that Airbus DS Military Aircraft, Inc. owns the technical data, specifications, and drawing rights necessary to manufacture and repair these parts. The document is dated March 8, 2023, and serves to document the rationale for a non-competitive procurement process.