Redacted J and A - 70Z03826QB0000129.pdf

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 procurement seeks spare parts for MH-65 helicopters, specifically 300 units of a Connector (P/N KA-59-292, NIIN 01-HS3-2968) with an optional quantity of 300 additional units. The Coast Guard justifies the use of a brand name acquisition under FAR 5.201(c)(3) and FAR 11.204, citing that these are highly specialized parts designed and manufactured by Winchester Interconnect Corporation (91836) as the Original Equipment Manufacturer. The government states that technical data required for acquisition is available only from the OEM and that similar products from other companies do not meet, cannot be modified to meet, or lack the particular features essential to the government's requirements. The solicitation and resulting purchase order will require all materials be delivered clear and documented with traceability to the OEM, along with completed Certificates of Conformance verifying compliance with contract conditions per FAR clause 52.246-15. For fair and reasonable price determination, the contracting officer will utilize methods such as comparison with previous purchase prices or market research, though no specific pricing terms, delivery dates, or award information are provided in this justification document.