JOTFOC_Airbus_Posting.pdf

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES (SAP)

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION (J&A)

SOLICITATIONS MAY BE LIMITED TO ONE SOURCE ONLY IF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER DETERMINES THAT ONLY ONE SOURCE IS REASONABLY AVAILABILE. THIS DETERMINATION MUST BE SUPPORTED WITH FULL JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE FROM 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:

Airbus Defense and Space, Inc 2550 Wasser Terrace, Suite 9000 Herndon, VA 20171

PURCHASE REQUEST OR REQUISITION NUMBER

2116406B4200RJ037

PROJECT/TASK

NUMBER

ESTIMATED AMOUNT (OVER $3,000 BUT NOT EXCEEDING

$150,000)

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

6130-12-370-0372 Power Supply, P/N: 54.1119.350.26, Purchase Qty (1) 6130-12-374-3665 Power Supply, P/N: 54.1150.602.01, Purchase Qty (1) 6130-12-374-3909 Power Supply, P/N: 54.1119.350.23, Purchase Qty (1) 6130-12-384-2242 Power Supply, P/N: 54.1151.470.00, Purchase Qty (1)

7035-12-374-3947 Control, Data Transmission, P/N: 54.1150.251.00, Purchase Qty (1) 5840-12-374-3935 Receiver Subassembly, Radar, P/N: 54.3060.360.00, Purchase Qty (1)

4310-01-643-3362 Dry Air Maintenance Kit, P/N: 80083021, Purchase Qty (3) 4330-12-372-3298 Filter Element, Fluid, P/N: 317088, Purchase Qty (5)

4330-12-389-3738 Main Filter Element, P/N: 80075220, Purchase Qty (2) 4730-01-642-7727 Coupling Half, Quick Disconnect, P/N: 5L.6825.006.26, Purchase Qty (6)

5945-12-317-5740 Chopper, Electronic, P/N: 54.2897.172.00, Purchase Qty (3) 5998-12-374-3692 Circuit Card Assembly, P/N: 54.2890.693.00, Purchase Qty (2)

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

The Coast Guard does not posses the manufacturing and technical data to procure these parts from another vendor. The CG does not have the ability to certify another vendors after market parts due to the lack of technical data available. Failure of these parts can lead to premature failure and damage which will seriously impact the cutters ability to perform its mission. No known source other than this vendor can provide an exact replacement. The assemblies and sub-assemblies for the TRS-3D are neither available in the open market nor are they on GSA Schedule.

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

The Coast Guard has a requirement on a sole source basis for the purchase of TRS-3D Tactical Radar parts used aboard Coast Guard 418 ft WMSL National Security Cutter (NSC) class of ships utilizing other than full and open competition procedures in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.3, firm fixed price requirements.

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

During initial development and current building of the WMSL class of vessels proprietary data was not requested, required nor purchased for the parts utilized. The SFLC does not possess the necessary drawings and specifications that would enable another vendor to manufacture any of the parts listed. Further the scope of manufacturing, special tools, tolerances, specifications, procedures and equipment required to manufacture these parts is unknown. The technical data needed is proprietary to the OEM, AIRBUS. Without the adequate data the Coast Guard is not capable of evaluating equal or alternative parts manufactured by other then the OEM.

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 Coast Guard can request the OEM to provide/sell their proprietary manufacturing technical data.

The USCG SFLC LREPL does not have any funding allocated for these types of purchases at this time, and historically OEM's do not sell or provide their proprietary manufacturing data rights. The internet was searched for a list of contractors that possessed the necessary technical data, drawings, manufacturing data, manufacturing ability, and specifications that could provide these OEM parts. The market research showed that only AIRBUS possessed these capabilities.

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