Strut A/C DIAG. R/H

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (J&A) for commercial products and services at or below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT). It explains the rationale for restricting competition for a specific item.

• Authority: FAR 12.102(a), FAR Class Deviation 25-21 Rev. 1 for FAR Part 12.
• Justification Type: Brand Name - Items peculiar to one manufacturer.
• Supplies/Services: Replacement part for the MH-60T aircraft, specifically a STRUT A/C DIAG R/H (NSN: 1560-01-379-0341, Part Number: 100838-4).
• Intended Use: Required for replacement during routine maintenance due to failures, corrosion, and/or damage.
• Suggested Source: BAE Systems Land & Armaments L.P.
• Rationale: BAE Systems is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and owns all rights to the technical data, specifications, and drawings. The item is complex, requires unique production techniques and testing, and the government does not own the rights to the technical data. It is uneconomical to purchase elsewhere. The item is the only one approved by the USCG's Aircraft Configuration Control Board for the MH-60T helicopter. The acquisition method code (AMC) of 3 indicates direct acquisition from the actual manufacturer.
• Price Determination: Market research and comparison of proposed price with prices found reasonable on previous purchases were used.

This document indicates that the upcoming procurement for the STRUT A/C DIAG R/H part for the MH-60T aircraft will be a sole-source acquisition from BAE Systems Land & Armaments L.P. Vendors who are not BAE Systems will likely not be able to bid on this specific requirement unless they are a subcontractor to BAE Systems.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment 1 - Terms and Conditions," outlines the contractual terms and conditions applicable to any order awarded under the solicitation. It includes various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) clauses, provisions, and addenda that bidders must adhere to if awarded a contract.

• Contract Terms and Conditions: Details specific clauses and provisions, including deviations, that govern the contract.
• Instructions to Offerors & Evaluation: Outlines how offers will be evaluated, noting that for this sole-source acquisition, evaluation will primarily focus on fair and reasonable pricing.
• Security Prohibitions and Exclusions: Addresses restrictions related to covered telecommunications equipment, services, and entities, as well as prohibitions concerning business operations in Sudan and transactions with Iran.
• Quality Assurance: Specifies requirements for product quality, notification of changes, and government inspection.
• Packaging and Shipping Instructions: Provides detailed requirements for how items should be packed, labeled, and shipped to the USCG Aviation Logistics Center.
• Inspection and Acceptance: Outlines the process for inspection and acceptance of delivered material, including the requirement for a Certificate of Conformance (COC).
• Delivery Terms: Specifies F.O.B. Destination.
• Invoicing Instructions: Details the process for submitting invoices and requirements for active SAM status.
• Incorporated Clauses: Lists numerous FAR and HSAR clauses incorporated by reference, covering areas such as ethics, small business, labor standards, environmental considerations, and more.
• Option for Increased Quantity: States the government's intent to potentially order additional quantities of items after award.

This document is critical for bidders as it defines the legal and operational framework of the potential contract. Bidders must carefully review all terms, conditions, prohibitions, and requirements to ensure they can comply. Key areas of focus include understanding the evaluation criteria (pricing for sole source), compliance with security and foreign entity restrictions, adherence to quality assurance and packaging/shipping standards, and the implications of incorporated clauses. Failure to comply with these terms could impact the ability to submit a compliant offer or perform the contract successfully.