Redacted J and A - 70Z03826QB0000076.pdf

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), documenting a sole-source procurement decision.

The Coast Guard is procuring spare parts for MH-65 helicopters under a brand name justification authority. Specifically, the procurement covers one bearing, ball airframe component (NIIN 14-442-7722, P/N WJN8E) in a quantity of 250 units with an optional quantity of 400 additional units. The justification cites that these are highly specialized parts designed and manufactured by SKF Aerospace France (F0222), with technical data for acquisition available only from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). The procurement requires all materials delivered to have clear, documented traceability to the OEM and a completed Certificate of Conformance certifying compliance with contract conditions per FAR clause 52.246-15. The contracting officer's fair and reasonable price determination method is not specified in the available sections of this document.