Redacted J AND A - 70Z03826QB0000096.pdf

This document is a U.S. Coast Guard Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for commercial products and services, issued under FAR 12.102(a) and FAR Class Deviation 25-21 Rev. 1 for FAR Part 12.

The acquisition is for crew harness assemblies (part number 01-HS1-4918, model 960020-3) with a base quantity of 7 units and an optional quantity of 8 units. The justification for restricting competition is based on brand name requirements, as the particular brand name, product, and feature are essential to the Government's requirements. Market research indicates that other companies' similar products or products lacking the particular feature do not meet or cannot be modified to meet the agency's needs. The required spare parts are highly specialized components designed and manufactured by a non-Government activity (Zodiac Aerosafety Systems, France - F6101), and the Original Equipment Manufacturer's technical data is unavailable. The solicitation and resulting purchase order will require materials delivered with clear documentation and traceability to the OEM, along with a completed Certificate of Airworthiness certifying compliance with FAR clause 52.246-15, Certificate of Airworthiness. The contracting officer has not selected a specific fair and reasonable price determination method from the available options, leaving this determination pending.