Redacted J and A - 70Z03827QB0000007.pdf

This document is a U.S. Coast Guard justification for restricting competition on a commercial products procurement under FAR 12.102(a), Class Deviation 25-21.

The Coast Guard seeks to procure 25 rubber coated maters (part number ARC57242, NSN 1560-01-HS1-9569) for use as spare parts on MH-65 helicopters, with an optional quantity of 25 additional units. The sole suggested source is Aero Rubber Co., Inc., located at 8100 West 185th Street, Tinley Park, Illinois 60467 (UEI: D75AAXCAPNY1). The justification cites that these are highly specialized parts designed and manufactured by Aero Rubber Co., Inc. as the OEM (original equipment manufacturer, CAGE code 64665). The contracting officer asserts that procurement from any other supplier would compromise aircraft safety and crew safety. The Coast Guard requires all materials delivered to have clear, documented traceability to the OEM and a completed Certificate of Conformance certifying compliance with contract conditions per FAR clause 52.246-15. The document indicates multiple fair and reasonable price determination methods are available to the contracting officer, including market research, comparison to previous purchases, current price lists, comparison with similar items in related industries, and comparison to IGCE. The justification was last updated on March 3, 2026.