Hub_Assy._Cosshead_Assy_J A_July_2016_Redacted.docx

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES (SAP)

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

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:

1. PURCHASE REQUEST OR REQUISITION NUMBER

2. PROJECT/TASK NUMBER

C-130J

3. ESTIMATED AMOUNT

4. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED AND THE INTENDED USE.

Purchase 1 ea., P/N 697065001, HUB ASSY., NSN# 2840-01-497-8433 & 2 ea., P/N 697039262, CROSSHEAD ASSY., NSN# 2840-01-497-8460 for ALC Stock and Air Station requirements.

5. UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THAT LIMIT AVAILABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE, WITH THE REASON NO OTHER SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED. These parts are specifically designed by Dowty Propellers for the Dowty R391 Propeller which is used on the USCG C-130J Aircraft. Dowty Propellers (GE Aviation) is the OEM and all technical data necessary to manufacture these items are proprietary to Dowty. No other parts will conform to the required configuration for Form, Fit and Function on the R391Propeller. RE: OEM Component Maintenance Manual 1093 & 1C-130J-4-61-1, Dowty Propellers Parts Price List-2016 (attached)

6. REASON THAT SUGGESTED SOURCE IS THE ONLY SOURCE WHICH CAN PROVIDE THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES Dowty Propellers (GE Aviation) is the sole manufacturer of parts and assemblies associated with the R391 propeller; they own all rights, drawings, and patents for the R391 Propeller (see attached Proprietary Statements). Although NRP is listed as a source in Fed Log-they only support NRP/ Rolls Royce/Dowty PBH contracts.

7. 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. Dowty Propellers (GE Aviation) owns all proprietary rights for the R391 Propeller and all associated spare parts. The USCG does not have access to the technical information and Dowty has stated they have no plans now, or in the future to sell any proprietary information.

8. PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE GOVERNMENT MAY TAKE TO REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS TO COMPETITION BEFORE FUTURE ACQUISITIONS ARE REQUIRED. IF THIS IS FOLLOW-ON ACTION TO A PREVIOUSLY COMPETED ACTION, SO STATE. The Coast Guard will maintain open communications with all identified sources from market research and continue to seek additional sources that may possibly receive OEM authorization to supply these propeller parts. However, granting access to technical packages associated with this Dowty R391 Propeller is solely a Dowty Propeller (G.E.) business decision. Currently there is no alternative for the Coast Guard’s C-130J Fleet.

9A. ITEM MANAGER CERTIFICATION, AND SIGNATURE

9B. TELEPHONE

334-5494

9C. DATE

10. CONTRACTING OFFICER’S CERTIFICATION

This justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

11A. CONTRACTING OFFICER SIGNATURE

11B. TELEPHONE

11C. DATE