U.S. Coast Guard Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition

This document is a U.S. Coast Guard justification for the use of Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) under FAR 12.102(a) for a non-competitive procurement. The justification employs a brand name authority citing FAR 5.201(c)(3), FAR 11.204, and FAR 12.102(a), identifying Airbus Helicopters as the sole source for procurement of highly specialized spare parts. The acquisition covers 40 Chip Detector, Elect components (NIIN 01-HS1-7050, P/N 1B7858-4) with an optional quantity of 40 additional units, all designated for use on MH-65 helicopters.

The rationale emphasizes that these spare parts are highly specialized components designed and manufactured exclusively by a non-Government activity, with technical data available only from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). The procurement requires purchasing from Airbus Helicopters, Inc. (3GSZ1) or authorized distributors exclusively to ensure aircraft safety and crew safety, with all materials requiring clear documented traceability to the OEM and a completed Certificate of Conformance in accordance with FAR clause 52.246-15. The contracting officer's fair and reasonable price determination methods remain to be documented separately. The document was last updated on March 11, 2026.