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This is a U.S. Coast Guard Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) for FAR 12.102(a).

The procurement seeks 15 connecting link rigs (P/N 366D18707, NIIN 01-334-8335) for MH-65 helicopters. The contracting officer has justified sole-source acquisition under FAR 12.102(a) based on "Only One Source Reasonably Available," citing urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, or industrial mobilization concerns. The suggested source is Airbus Inc./Helicopters, located at 2701 N. Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052-7099 (UEI: LAD2HL1R71Z3). The rationale emphasizes that these spare parts are highly specialized components designed and manufactured by a non-Government activity, with technical data available only from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). The document mandates that all delivered materials include clear, documented traceability to the OEM and a completed Certificate of Conformance certifying compliance with FAR clause 52.246-15. Page two presents unchecked boxes for fair and reasonable price determination methods, including market research, comparison of proposed prices with previous purchases, current price lists, comparison with similar items in related industries, comparison to IGCE, contracting officer's personal knowledge, and other methods, with no method selected in this document.