Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition.pdf

This is a U.S. Coast Guard Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition form for a simplified acquisition procedure (SAP) under FAR 12.102(a). The Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center (ALC), Industrial Operations Division (IOD) seeks to acquire services and supplies to upgrade and calibrate the Testek Aircraft Electrical Component Test Stand (AECTS), Model 101990-P31. The AECTS requires software and hardware upgrades to redesign obsolete analog I/O and perform functional and diagnostics testing on alternator and Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) generators used on MH-60, MH-65, HC-144, and HC-130 product lines.

The justification cites FAR 12.102(a) authority—"Only One Source Reasonably Available"—based on proprietary considerations. Testek Solutions (Cage Code 06659), located at 28320 Lakeview Drive, Wixon, MI 48393 (UEI: KJWFZGACBL59), is identified as the sole source and original equipment manufacturer (OEM). The rationale establishes that Testek holds exclusive proprietary rights to the AECTS hardware design, software, and technical data necessary for repairs and reprogramming. The government does not own the proprietary technical data, which is essential for the system's maintenance and modification. Testek possesses the sole technical expertise and proprietary information required to service the hardware and resolve technical problems. The fair and reasonable price determination method selected is "Current Price List." The acquisition value falls over the micro-purchase threshold but up to the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT).