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

This document is a U.S. Coast Guard Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The Coast Guard seeks to procure a Plate Assy, Upper (P/N: 360A96-3200-10) as a last-time buy from the original equipment manufacturer, Airbus Helicopters, Inc. The part is a special ground support equipment tool specifically manufactured for the HH65 aircraft gearbox, used during hoisting and lifting operations at the Aviation Logistics Center to ensure aircraft readiness.

The procurement will be a sole-source purchase order awarded directly to Airbus Helicopters, located in Grand Prairie, TX, as they are the only authorized provider of this specific part number. The company has a limited stock and will no longer manufacture this particular part. The Coast Guard's technical determination indicates that the tool can only be acquired from the OEM or designated distributors due to proprietary rights, with no known substitutes available from other commercial sources.