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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. Do not use marketing language in this document. Language such as “This company has made its mark,” “This company is recognized as industry’s best,” and “This company is the leader in…” is unacceptable.

PURCHASE REQUEST OR REQUISITION

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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 services requirement to repair five (5) floor components to be utilized on the MH-65 helicopter.

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

This procurement is for repair services of Five (05) [plus an optional quantity of an additional Four (04)] Floors, LHDX885-X3000, (P/N: 366A21-0101-0901, NSN: 1560-14-464-0809) to be used on the MH65 helicopters.

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

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED.

The items to be repaired under this solicitation can only be completed by a company that has access to all applicable maintenance manuals and has been approved by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and USCG SRR Engineering. At this time, the only known repair facility capable of repairing these LHDX885-X3000 Floors is Applied Composites Engineering Inc. (Cage:0WTG1).

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).

Historical data shows Applied Composites Engineering Inc. is the suggested source of supply for the repair of the parts on this requirement and the only known source authorized to repair the parts in accordance with OEM Specifications. Applied Composites Engineering Inc. has designed drawings and specifications that have been approved by SRR Engineering. Applied Composites Engineering Inc. has maintained their status as the only source qualified to fulfill this requirement in that they are the only known contractor with proprietary data required to perform the work, which is vital for the continued operational readiness of the aircraft. If any other potential sources are found they will be evaluated by SRR Engineering to whether or not they can repair these LHDX885-X3000 Floors as per SRR Engineering approved drawings and specifications.

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

The USCG did not purchase data rights as part of the initial system acquisition of the MH-65 helicopter.

The USCG does not possess adequate technical drawings and specifications to provide to potential new sources and is unable to provide proprietary repair information to outside vendors. Due to the maturity of the MH-65 platform, the cost to procure data rights, presuming they would be made available, would be cost prohibitive.

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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.

As stated above, the USCG did not purchase data rights as part of the initial system acquisition of the MH- 65 helicopter. The USCG does not possess adequate technical drawings and specifications to provide to potential new sources and is unable to provide proprietary repair information to outside vendors. Due to the maturity of the MH-65 platform, the cost to procure data rights, presuming they would be made available, would be cost prohibitive.

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

BARRIERS TO COMPETITION BEFORE FUTURE ACQUISITIONS ARE REQUIRED.

Applied Composites Engineering Inc. owns the proprietary data rights, specifications and drawings to repair these items to OEM specifications which has limited the USCG’s ability to provide adequate technical descriptions to potential new sources for repair. Therefore, it is difficult to take steps to foster competition.

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