Attachment 3 - Redacted JA.pdf

This is a Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other Than Full and Open Competition issued by the Department of Homeland Security, United States Coast Guard (USCG), Aviation Logistics Center, Long Range Surveillance Product Line Division. The procurement is for one Gas Turbine Engine on a sole source basis to support the HC-130J Maritime Patrol Aircraft. The contractor is Honeywell International, Inc., Aerospace Division, located in Phoenix, Arizona (CAGE Code 99193). The contract type is Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order with solicitation number 70Z03826QW0000083, and the funding source is Operations and Support funds for Fiscal Year 2027. The estimated total contract value is redacted in the document.

Honeywell International, Inc. is identified as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the required aircraft component, and the J&A establishes that only parts manufactured or supplied by Honeywell or OEM-authorized distributors are acceptable due to compatibility, safety, and warranty requirements. Market research was conducted from June through August 2026, including review of Honeywell's official distributor listings and government procurement databases. A Sources Sought Notice (70Z03826IH0000034) was posted to SAM.gov on July 17, 2026, and expired July 24, 2026, with no inquiries received. A combined synopsis and solicitation is anticipated for posting in September 2026. Three potential sources—AvAir LLC, Sherwood Avionics and Accessories Inc., and AllClear Aerospace & Defense Inc.—submitted responses to the Sources Sought Notice confirming capability to provide the requested assets. The Buy American Act applies to this procurement, and no exceptions under FAR 25.103(b)(2) or FAR 25.202(a)(2) are claimed.