Attachment 4 - Redacted Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition - 70Z03825QJ0000132.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) form from the U.S. Coast Guard utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) under FAR 13.106-1(b). The justification is for the sole-source procurement of 10 searchlight control units (NSN: 6220-01-HS2-7070, Part Number: 45-0441-4-2) required for the MH-60T aircraft from Grimes Aerospace Company located in Urbana, OH.

The justification cites "only one source reasonably available" as the authority, with Grimes Aerospace being the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) who owns all technical data and manufacturing rights. The items are complex components requiring unique production techniques and specialized testing, with Grimes being the only manufacturer approved by the USCG Aircraft Configuration Control Board. The Coast Guard will use various price determination methods including market research, comparison to previous purchases, comparison with similar industry items, and comparison to IGCE to ensure fair and reasonable pricing. The acquisition has been assigned an Acquisition Method Code (AMC) of 3, indicating direct acquisition from the manufacturer is required.