Purchase of Various Ground Support Equipment
ID: 70Z03825QE0000005Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS COAST GUARDAVIATION LOGISTICS CENTER (ALC)(00038)Elizabeth City, NC, 27909, USA

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Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

AIRCRAFT GROUND SERVICING EQUIPMENT (1730)
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    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), intends to procure various ground support equipment on a sole source basis from Lockheed Martin Corporation, the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). This procurement involves specialized items custom-designed for the HC130J aircraft, including an intake adapter assembly, a load applicator, and an instrument extrication tool kit, with a required delivery date of March 30, 2025. The USCG has determined that Lockheed Martin is the only viable source due to the proprietary nature of the technical data and specifications necessary for manufacturing these items, which cannot be obtained from alternative suppliers. Interested parties may submit quotations to Stacey M. Riggs at stacey.m.riggs@uscg.mil by 2:00 P.M. (EST) on November 21, 2024, for consideration, although no competitive proposals will be solicited.

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    The document outlines a schedule of supplies related to a government procurement request, specifically for the U.S. Coast Guard. It details three items, including an intake adapter assembly, a load applicator, and an instrument extrication tool kit, all with a required delivery date of March 30, 2025. Each item lists a National Stock Number (NSN) and part number, with the associated unit price noted as $0.00, indicating that this is likely a quotation for potential suppliers. The document emphasizes that all quotes will be evaluated based on shipping terms, stating that terms will default to F.O.B. destination unless otherwise specified. Additionally, it instructs potential suppliers to indicate any additional charges and provides contact information for inquiries. The primary purpose of the document is to solicit quotations for specified supplies as part of the federal procurement process, facilitating government operations through proper sourcing of necessary equipment.
    The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) seeks to procure specific specialized items on a sole source basis from Lockheed Martin Aeronautical, the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). The justification for using only one source is rooted in the unique characteristics of the required items, which are custom-designed for the HC130J aircraft. Lockheed Martin retains all rights to the technical data and specifications necessary for manufacturing, and obtaining these rights from the OEM has been deemed uneconomical for the government. Extensive market research was conducted through various platforms to identify potential suppliers, confirming that no alternatives are viable. The document explains that without the OEM's technical documentation, developing a competitive purchase description is impossible, thereby inhibiting competition. The government recognizes the barriers to future acquisitions but cannot overcome them without access to proprietary information. Thus, the USCG deems sole sourcing to Lockheed Martin as the only feasible option.
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