Antenna_Control_GRO_J A_Redacted.doc

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES (SAP)

Sole Source Justification

SOLICITATIONS MAY BE LIMITED TO ONE SOURCE ONLY IF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER DETERMINES THAT ONLY ONE SOURCE IS REASONABLY AVAILABLE. THIS DETERMINATION MUST BE SUPPORTED WITH FULL JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE FROM THE CUSTOMER. WHEN THE CUSTOMER DESCRIBES AN ITEM WITH A PURCHASE DESCRIPTION WHICH LIMITS THE AVAILABILITY TO ONE SOURCE, THE JUSTIFICATION MUST EXPLAIN WHY THE ITEM IS THE ONLY ONE THAT WILL MEET THE GOVERNMENT’S REQUIREMENT. STATEMENTS SUCH AS "ONLY KNOWN SOURCE" OR "ONLY SOURCE WHICH CAN MEET THE REQUIRED DELIVERY DATE" ARE INADEQUATE TO SUPPORT A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE. THE CUSTOMER SHALL PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

PURCHASE REQUEST OR REQUISITION NUMBER

PROJECT/TASK NUMBER

C130 ESTIMATED AMOUNT (Over Micro-Purchase Threshold, but up to the Simplified Acquisition Threshold)

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED, AND THE INTENDED USE

Repair of Antenna Control Group, P/N: 788R330G01 used on the HC130J aircraft.

UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THAT LIMIT AVAILABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE, WITH THE REASON NO OTHER SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED.

The Antenna Control Group is part of the HC-130J’s aircraft weather radar system. It is designed specifically for use on this aircraft. No other antenna control group will work in this application without major structural modification to the aircraft and integration to the flight management system software. This requirement is for the repair of the antenna control group. Due to the cost of this unit, It would not be practical to dispose of it for a new asset. Currently, this part is manufactured and repaired by Northrop Grumman Systems. Northrop Grumman Systems is the only known vendor with the technical data capable of repairing this item.

REASON THAT SUGGESTED SOURCE IS THE ONLY SOURCE WHICH CAN PROVIDE THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES

Northrop Grumman Systems is the original equipment manufacturer. Based on marker research, Northrop Grumman Systems is the only known vendor with the repair capabilities for the antenna control group. As the OEM, they own the technical data, specifications, and drawings required to repair this component.

EXPLAIN WHY AN ADEQUATE PURCHASE DESCRIPTION OR OTHER INFORMATION SUITABLE TO SOLICIT BY FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION HAS NOT BEEN DEVELOPED OR ARE NOT AVAILABLE.

At the time of the original acquisition, the Coast Guard did not purchase the technical data and drawings necessary to repair the antenna control group. Northrop Grumman Systems is the OEM for this material and market research did not find any additional sources capable of repairing this component as of October 13, 2015.

PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE GOVERNMENT MAY TAKE TO REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS TO COMPETITION BEFORE FUTURE ACQUISITIONS ARE REQUIRED

The USCG does not have the required data, manuals, or drawings to overcome the sole source barrier to competition. The antenna control group is manufactured and repaired solely by Northrop Grumman Systems. The Coast Guard will maintain open communication with Northrop Grumman Systems and will continue market research to identify possible sources capable of repairing this material.

SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CUSTOMER

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TELEPHONE NUMBER

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SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER