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JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES (SAP) FAR 13.106-1(b)

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.

PURCHASE REQUEST OR REQUISITION NUMBER

PROJECT/TASK

NUMBER

ESTIMATED AMOUNT (Over Micro-Purchase Threshold, but up to the SAT)

IDENTIFICATION OF THE AGENCY AND THE CONTRACTING OFFICE, AND SPECIFIC IDENTIFICATION OF THE DOCUMENT AS A

“JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION.” PLEASE CITE THE AUTHORITY AND TYPE OF

JUSTIFICATION. The United States Coast Guard (USCG), Aviation Logistics Center (ALC), Short Range Recovery

(SRR) Division has a requirement to purchase spare parts on a sole source basis utilized on the MH-65 helicopter.

The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is 41 U.S.C. 1901; FAR 13.501(a)

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

This procurement is for the following spare parts to be utilized on the MH65 helicopters:

Ten (10) RADAR ALTIMETER, RT NSN: 5840-01-HS2-0373 PN: HG7210CB01

UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THAT LIMIT AVAILABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE, WITH THE REASON NO OTHER SUPPLIES OR

SERVICES CAN BE USED.

This acquisition is restricted to the only source of supply known to have the capability of repairing the scheduled parts back to the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specification. The USCG has determined that these parts can only be repaired directly from the OEM, Honeywell International, Inc. (Cage Code: 94580).

Furthermore, the Government does not have the adequate data or las the right to data and it is not economical to buy the data or rights to the data.

A DESCRIPTION OF EFFORTS MADE TO ENSURE THAT QUOTATIONS OR OFFERS ARE SOLICITED FROM AS MANY POTENTIAL

SOURCES AS PRACTICABLE (INCLUDE YOUR MARKET RESEARCH EFFORTS HERE).

The spare parts to be repaired under this acquisition are highly specialized parts designed and manufactured by

Non-Government activity and the technical data required for acquisition by other than the OEM or an OEM approved sources are not available. The USCG uses past performance history and Inventory Locator Services

(ILS) Mart to seek available sources. Soliciting to other than the OEM will compromise the safety of the aircraft and crew.

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

Market research has determined that Honeywell has maintained their status as the only source qualified to fulfill this requirement, in that they own the proprietary data required to perform the work, the technical expertise to interpret the data, and the ability to solve technical problems, all of which are vital for the continued operational readiness of the aircraft. However, USCG will accept quotes for these items from the OEM or any OEM approved repair facility.

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.

USCG did not purchase data rights as a part of the initial system acquisition of the H-65 aircraft. The required specifications of suitable alternate repair sources would not be sufficient for selection. After receiving responses from the solicitation, an initial test and evaluation would have to be completed on the aircraft to ensure compatibility. It would not be cost or time effective to test multiple repair procedures from multiple sources due to time restraints of Coast Guard Air Stations testing procedures.

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PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE GOVERNMENT MAY TAKE TO REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS TO

COMPETITION BEFORE FUTURE ACQUISITIONS ARE REQUIRED.

Honeywell International, Inc. owns the proprietary data rights, specifications and drawings to these items which have limited the USCG’s ability to provide adequate technical descriptions to potential new manufacturers.

Therefore, it is difficult to take steps to foster competition as the manufacturing, performance, and acceptance data are proprietary to the OEM.

SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CUSTOMER

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TELEPHONE

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SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

CODE TELEPHONE

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