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This document 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 Coast Guard is procuring one spare part for MH-65 helicopters: a Connect Plug, Elect (NIIN 01-HS2-0453, P/N 10-625485-56N), with a quantity of one item and one optional quantity. The suggested source is Amphenol Corporation-Aerospace, Cage located in Sidney, NY (UEI: 77820). The justification for other than full and open competition is based on the "Brand Name" authority, citing that these are highly specialized parts designed and manufactured exclusively by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Amphenol Corporation-Aerospace. The document states that procurement from any other source would compromise aircraft and crew safety. All materials must be delivered with complete documentation and traceability to the OEM, with materials subject to FAR clause 52.246-15 Certificate of Conformance requirements. The contracting officer will determine fair and reasonable pricing using market research as the primary method for price evaluation.