Purchase Reinforcement for U.S. Coast Guard Aircraft HC-144

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for commercial items and services. It outlines the terms and conditions that will govern any resulting contract or order.

• The solicitation requires the delivery of "Reinforcement" with Part Number 35-11300-0204, National Stock Number 1560-01-HS3-8010, manufactured by CAGE Code 0117B, in a quantity of 3 each.

• A Certificate of Conformance (COC) is required for all items provided, including National Stock Number, Part Number, Serial Number, and Purchase Order Number, signed by an authorized representative.

• Packaging must be suitable for shipment via land, air, or sea, with specific prohibitions against popcorn, shredded paper, Styrofoam, or peanut packaging. Each part must be individually packed and labeled.

• Delivery is required to the USCG Aviation Logistics Center in Elizabeth City, NC.

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

• The contract is anticipated to be awarded on a sole source basis to Airbus DS Military Aircraft, Inc., however, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement or quotation.

• Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror representing the best value to the Government.

• 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 factors, responses to required certifications, and a statement of agreement with terms and conditions.

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

• Pricing will be evaluated to determine if it is fair and reasonable.

• The solicitation mentions "Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns" and "Small Business Subcontracting Plan" provisions, indicating potential considerations for small businesses.

• The document incorporates numerous FAR and HSAR clauses by reference, which offerors are responsible for reviewing and complying with. Full text of these clauses can be accessed electronically.

• Specific clauses address "Security Prohibitions and Exclusions," "Sustainable Products and Services," and "Fast Payment Procedure."

Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition

This document outlines the justification for procuring commercial products and services at or below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) using other than full and open competition, in accordance with FAR 12.102(a) and FAR Class Deviation 25-21 Rev. 1 for FAR Part 12. The United States Coast Guard (USCG) Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) intends to purchase Reinforcement parts (NSN: 1560-01-HS3-8010, P/N: 35-11300-0204) for the HC-144 aircraft. These parts are needed for Product Depot Maintenance (PDM) due to corrosion and/or damage.

• Procurement of 3 Reinforcement parts (NSN: 1560-01-HS3-8010, P/N: 35-11300-0204).

• Parts are essential for the HC-144 aircraft's continued operation and maintenance.

• Purchase Request or Requisition Number: 6077-CH02.

• The procurement is at or below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT).

• Not applicable for this justification document.

• This is a sole source justification.

• Authority cited: Restricting Competition FAR 12.102(a), FAR Class Deviation 25-21 Rev. 1 for FAR Part 12.

• Justification Type: Only One Source is Available.

• The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for these parts is Airbus Defense and Space SAU (CAGE Code: 0117B), who owns all rights to the technical data required for manufacturing.

• It has been determined uneconomical to purchase these rights from the OEM.

• The parts are only procurable from the OEM or an approved distributor.

• Airbus DS Military Aircraft, Inc. (CAGE Code: 0DAF1) is identified as an approved OEM distributor.

• Market research was conducted, and the contracting officer utilized market research and comparison of proposed price with prices found reasonable on previous purchases as determination methods for fair and reasonable pricing.