Attachment B - Redacted Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition.pdf

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) for the U.S. Coast Guard's purchase of push switches for the HC-27J aircraft. The justification supports a sole-source procurement from Leonardo Spa (CAGE Code A1512), the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), for two push switches with NSN 5930-01-475-6195, part number 896-4115. The procurement is based on the unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, specifically the OEM's proprietary technical data, engineering rights, and specific aircraft requirements.

The justification cites 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(1) as the authority for a non-competitive procurement, emphasizing that only the OEM can provide the required supplies or services to satisfy agency requirements. The document details efforts to ensure market research was conducted, including contacting potential sources, and explains why alternative sources cannot meet the technical specifications or turn-around time. The solicitation is part of a special notice with a closing date of July 7, 2025, and is associated with the Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Coast Guard, using NAICS Code 336413 with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees.