Purchase Prop, Lanyard & Pitot Cover System for U.S. Coast Guard Aircraft HC-27J

Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition

This document outlines the justification for procuring supplies using Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) under FAR 12.102(a), specifically for a sole source acquisition. The U.S. Coast Guard intends to purchase specific aircraft parts due to their unique nature and the proprietary rights associated with them.

• Prop, Lanyard, P/N: C27-PL, NSN: 1680-01-HS3-1896, Qty: 6 Ea
• Pitot Cover System, P/N: KPLK-C27, NSN: 1680-01-HS3-0327, Qty: 6 These parts are for the C27J aircraft and are replaced during inspection due to corrosion/damage.

Sesame Technologies 3718 River Road Washington, NC 27889-7526 UEI: PEWYDK2LHGK5

• The specified parts (Form, Fit, and Function) are unique to a specific aircraft.
• Installation, operation, or servicing must comply with the Aircraft Original Equipment (OEM) and USCG's authorized engineering authority.
• Sesame Technologies Inc. is the OEM of these parts and owns all rights to the technical data, specifications, and drawings required for manufacturing.
• The Government does not own the rights to this technical data, making it uneconomical to acquire these parts from other than the OEM or an approved source.
• Sesame Technologies Inc. is the OEM-approved distributor.

Market research was conducted, and the contracting officer will determine fair and reasonable pricing using one or more of the following methods:

• Comparison of proposed price with prices found reasonable on previous purchases
• Current price list
• Comparison with similar items in a related industry
• Comparison to IGCE
• Contracting Officer's personal knowledge
• Other (to be explained)

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for commercial items and services. It outlines the terms and conditions that will govern any resulting order or contract. The government intends to award a contract to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror that represents the best value.

• The solicitation includes specific provisions and clauses that offerors must adhere to.

• Key items identified are 'Prop. Lanyard' (Part Number: C27-PL) and 'Pitot Cover System' (Part Number: KPLK-C27), with quantities of 6 each and 6 KT respectively.

• A Certificate of Conformance (COC) is required for all items, in accordance with FAR clause 52.246-15.

• Packaging instructions specify that materials must be packed and labeled for shipment via land, air, or sea, with specific prohibitions on packaging materials (e.g., popcorn, shredded paper, Styrofoam).

• Shipping instructions detail the delivery address to the USCG Aviation Logistics Center in Elizabeth City, NC.

• Inspection and acceptance will be performed at the destination by local USCG personnel.

• The period for acceptance of offers is 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

• Delivery is required within sixty (60) days after receipt of order (ARO). Early and partial deliveries are desired and will be accepted.

• F.O.B. Destination is the F.O.B. point for all deliverables.

• Offers must be submitted by the exact time specified in the solicitation and must include the solicitation number, offeror's name and address, UEI, EFT indicator, information for evaluation, responses to required certifications, and a statement of agreement with terms and conditions.

• Evaluation will be based on lowest priced, technically acceptable offer.

• Technical Acceptability will be evaluated to determine an overall rating of "acceptable" or "unacceptable," based on the offeror's ability to provide new manufactured commercial items.

• The government anticipates awarding on a sole source basis to Sesame Technologies Inc., but will consider quotations from all responsible sources.

• The solicitation includes provisions related to small business concerns, including total small business set-aside and subcontracting plans.

• The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR and HSAR clauses by reference, which offerors must review.

• Specific clauses address prohibitions on covered telecommunications equipment, Iran sanctions, Sudan prohibitions, and other security-related matters.