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This document is a U.S. Coast Guard Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition using Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) for procuring MH-65 helicopter spare parts. The procurement is for 8 AFT Drive Shafts (NIIN 14-556-5954, P/N 365A34-6502-02) with Airbus Helicopters Inc./Helicopters identified as the sole source vendor. The justification is based on the "only one source reasonably available" authority, with the rationale that these are highly specialized parts designed and manufactured exclusively by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).

The solicitation (Number 70Z03825QB0000064) is a sole source procurement anticipated to result in a firm-fixed price purchase order. The parts must have clear traceability to Airbus Helicopters France (Cage Code: F0210), with all parts being newly manufactured commercial items requiring a Certificate of Conformance. The procurement is restricted, and quotes are due by 8 April 2025 at 10:00 am EST, to be submitted via email to Raymond.V.Marler@uscg.mil. The small business size standard is 1,250 employees, and the North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 336413.