Redacted J and A - 70Z03826QB0000179.pdf

This is a U.S. Coast Guard Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for commercial products and services at or below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT), filed under FAR 12.102(a) and FAR Class Deviation 25-21 Rev. 1.

The procurement concerns five connecting link rigs (NSN 01-334-8335, P/N 366D18"07) required as spare parts for MH-65 helicopters. The contracting officer has selected the "Only One Source Is Available" justification type, citing that these are highly specialized parts designed and manufactured by a non-Government entity, with technical data available only from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Airbus Helicopters France (F0210). The suggested source is Airbus Helicopters, Inc., located at 2701 N. Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052-7099 (UEI: LAD2HL1R71Z3). The justification explains that procurement from any source other than the OEM or authorized distributor Airbus Helicopters, Inc. (3GSZ1) would compromise aircraft safety and crew safety. All materials must include documented traceability to the OEM and a Certificate of Conformance certifying compliance with FAR clause 52.246-15. The contracting officer intends to use market research as the fair and reasonable price determination method. The document was last updated March 3, 2026.