Justification and Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition

This is a Justification and Approval (J&A) document for a sole-source contract award under 10 U.S.C. § 3205. The Department of Homeland Security, United States Coast Guard (USCG), Aviation Logistics Center (ALC), and Long Range Surveillance (LRS) Product Line seek approval to procure HI-TAK polyurethane gaskets and other sealants for the HC-130J aircraft on a sole-source, firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery requirements contract basis. The contractor is Aviation Devices and Electronic Components, LLC (AVDEC), located in Fort Worth, Texas (CAGE Code: 1NPE1). The estimated total contract value including options is redacted, and funding will be provided through Operations and Support (O&S) funds in Fiscal Year 2026. The solicitation number is 70Z03826QH0000032.

AVDEC is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and sole authorized source for manufacturing these highly specialized components, which are proprietary in nature and require access to OEM manuals, specifications, and manufacturing data. LRS Engineering Officers determined that interested parties must have continued access to OEM technical documentation to provide factory-new, manufactured gaskets. The USCG is prohibited from disclosing technical documents developed at private expense by AVDEC. Market research was conducted from May 2025 through February 2026 across multiple sources including GSA contracts, internet searches, and inventory systems; no alternate suppliers were identified. A Sources Sought Notice was posted to SAM.gov on October 27, 2025, and closed November 10, 2025, receiving two responses with only AVDEC confirming capability as the sole manufacturer. A solicitation is anticipated to be posted to SAM.gov on approximately May 14, 2026. The contracting officer determined anticipated prices will be fair and reasonable based on comparison with similar items in related industries and an Independent Government Cost Estimate. No patents, copyrights, or intellectual property issues apply to this requirement, and the Buy American Act applies.