Attachment 4 - Redacted J and A - 70Z03826QJ0000353.pdf

This is a U.S. Coast Guard Justification and Authorization (J&A) document for a sole source acquisition of commercial products under FAR 12.102(a), justified as "Only One Source Is Available" due to the item being peculiar to one manufacturer.

The acquisition requires six Color Weather Radar units (National Stock Number 5821-01-522-5712, Part Number 7009330-911) for the MH-60T helicopter operated by the Aviation Logistics Center and Medium Range Recovery Product Line. The item is required for replacement during routine maintenance due to failures, corrosion, or damage. The suggested source is Honeywell International Inc. (UEI: MXACAUQAMCN5), located at 23500 W 105th Street, Olathe, Kansas. The justification establishes that Honeywell International Inc., as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and holder of Cage Code 22373, owns all rights to the technical data, specifications, and drawings required for repair. The radar system is complex, requires unique production techniques and extensive testing, and is the only unit approved by the USCG's Aircraft Configuration Control Board for use on the MH-60T helicopter. The contracting officer selected five methods for fair and reasonable price determination: market research, comparison of proposed price with prices from previous purchases, current price lists, comparison with similar items in related industries, and comparison to IGCE.