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This is a U.S. Coast Guard Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition using Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) under FAR 13.106-1(b).

The Coast Guard is procuring spare parts for MH-65 helicopters, specifically 13 units of a Starter/Generator (NIIN 01-HS2-9985, P/N 524-240) with an optional quantity of 44 additional units. The suggested source is SAFRAN POWER USA, LLC (CAGE: 81640), located at 2250 Whitfield Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34224. The justification is based on a brand name authorization, citing that the spare parts are highly specialized and manufactured by a non-Government activity with technical data required by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). SAFRAN Power USA, LLC is identified as the OEM for this part, and the solicitation will require all materials be delivered with clear, documented traceability to the OEM and a completed Certificate of Conformance per FAR clause 52.246-15. The contracting officer has not indicated which fair and reasonable price determination method will be employed, as none of the available options (market research, comparison of proposed price, current price list, comparison with similar items, comparison to IGCE, or contracting officer's personal knowledge) have been checked in the document provided.