Redacted J and A - 70Z03826QB0000223.pdf

This is a Justification and Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition document for a sole source acquisition by the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Aviation Logistics Center (ALC), Short Range Recovery (SRR) Product Line Division.

The USCG proposes to issue a firm fixed-price purchase order to Airbus Helicopters, Inc. (located at 2701 N. Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052-7099, Cage Code 3GSZ1) for Cross Beam W/ 40mm replacement parts used on USCG MH-65E aircraft. These supplies support fleet readiness and programmed depot maintenance, ensuring aircraft availability for search and rescue, law enforcement, international ice patrol, marine environmental protection, and marine resource conservation missions. The estimated total value is redacted, and funding is allocated under OB3A: Reconciliation-SRR-ICP for Fiscal Year 2026. The solicitation number is 70Z03826QB0000223 with an estimated publication date of February 18, 2026.

The justification for sole source selection is based on Airbus Helicopters, Inc. being the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of MH-65E aircraft supplies and the only authorized North American distributor, as indicated in Attachment 1. Market research conducted from September through December 2025 confirmed no alternate suppliers exist. The USCG emphasizes that using only the OEM ensures documented traceability and compatibility of replacement supplies, maintaining aircraft structural integrity and eliminating safety-of-flight risks. Use of unauthorized supplies could compromise form, fit, and function, creating unacceptable safety hazards. The document notes that no capable sources expressed written interest in the acquisition, and no patents, copyrights, or intellectual property issues apply to this requirement.