Attachment 3 - Redacted J and A - 70Z03825QJ0000024.pdf

This is a Justification and Approval (J&A) document for other than full and open competition for the US Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center's procurement of Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) system components for MH-60T aircraft from Specmat Technologies, Inc. The procurement includes Logic Units, Antennas (Blades), G Switches, and Spacers, with estimated total contract quantities ranging from 230-330 units per component.

The J&A justifies a sole-source award to Specmat Technologies as the US-based subsidiary of UK-based HR Smith Group (the OEM), citing proprietary manufacturing data and Specmat being the sole authorized distributor for North America. The contract will be an Indefinite Delivery Requirements type with a one-year base period and four one-year options, using firm-fixed pricing. Recent purchase history shows unit prices ranging from $14.95 for Spacers to $10,480 for Logic Units. Market research conducted March-October 2024 included a Sources Sought notice that received one response (deemed technically unacceptable), and review of various government procurement databases. The procurement was posted on DHS APFS on 10/18/2024 and will be posted on SAM.gov around 12/13/2024.