TAB 04 J an A_Redacted.pdf

This is a U.S. Coast Guard Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition form documenting a sole source procurement action. The Military Readiness and Security (MRS) intends to repair HC-144 aircraft using three parts procured on a sole source basis from Airbus DS Military Aircraft located in Mobile, Alabama (CAGE Code 0DAF1). The required parts are: TUBE ASSY (P/N 35-43218-0005, NSN 4710-01-HS3-2473, Qty 3 ea.), BUSHING (P/N 35-71206-0301, NSN 5305-01-HS3-3266, Qty 2 ea.), and LOWER FITTING (P/N 35-11348-0208, NSN 1560-01-HS3-8059, Qty 1 ea.). These components are replaced during routine aircraft inspections due to corrosion and damage.

The justification for sole source procurement is based on the "Only One Source Available" criterion, supported by market research indicating that Airbus DS Military Aircraft is the only authorized distributor and OEM capable of providing these specific components. The market research included consultation with procurement history, International Aviation Locator Service, and all identified potential sources. The contracting officer selected "Market Research" as the fair and reasonable price determination method. The document references FAR 12.1026(b) and FAR Class Deviation 25-21 as the procurement authority.