1 Man Troop Seat

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment 1 - Terms and Conditions," outlines the contractual terms and conditions applicable to any order awarded as a result of the solicitation. It supersedes all other terms and conditions and acceptance of an order signifies acceptance of these terms.

• Provisions: Includes instructions to offerors (52.212-1) and evaluation factors (52.212-2). Notably, the standard evaluation factors are not applicable due to the sole source nature of the acquisition; award will be based on fair and reasonable pricing. Offers may be amended if responsive offers are received from responsible sources that can provide new manufactured 1-Man Troop Seats authorized by the OEM.
• Acceptance of FAR 52.217-6: Offerors must indicate whether they accept this clause and whether they will honor pricing for one year after award or provide a last date for honoring pricing for additional orders.
• Security Prohibitions and Exclusions (52.240-90): Requires representations and certifications regarding business operations in Sudan and Iran, and the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services. Offerors must check SAM for excluded parties and FASCSA orders.
• Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (52.252-1): Lists numerous FAR provisions that are incorporated by reference, including those related to:
  • Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Federal Transactions
  • System for Award Management Registration
  • Small Business Concerns and Teaming Arrangements
  • Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns
  • Child Labor
  • Service Contract Labor Standards
  • Trafficking in Persons Compliance
  • Buy American Act
  • Trade Agreements
• Contract Terms and Conditions (52.212-4): Includes addenda for Quality Assurance and Packaging Instructions. Quality Assurance requires immediate notification of any product defects or non-conformities. Packaging instructions specify shipping to the USCG Aviation Logistics Center and prohibit certain packaging materials.
• Shipping Instructions: Details the shipping address for the USCG Aviation Logistics Center.
• Inspection and Acceptance: Material inspection will be performed at destination. A Certificate of Conformance (COC) is required, along with full and clear traceability. Specific documentation like Certificate of Airworthiness or PMA documentation may be required.
• Delivery Terms: F.O.B. Destination is requested.
• Invoicing Instructions: Outlines submission procedures for invoices and DD-250 forms.
• Clauses Incorporated by Reference (52.252-2): Lists additional FAR clauses, including those related to:
  • Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct
  • Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting
  • Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations
  • Buy American-Supplies
  • Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act
  • Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services
• Option for Increased Quantity (52.217-6): The USCG may order an additional quantity of items within 365 days of the initial award date at the same price and lead time.

This document is critical for understanding the contractual framework, compliance requirements, and specific terms that will govern any awarded contract. Bidders must pay close attention to the representations and certifications required, the quality assurance and packaging standards, and the potential for increased quantities. The evaluation criteria being based on fair and reasonable pricing for a sole-source acquisition is a key detail for offerors.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document is a Justification and Approval (J&A) for other than full and open competition for commercial products and services at or below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT). It details the rationale for a sole source acquisition of a specific aircraft part.

• Item: 1-Man Troop Seat
• National Stock Number: 1680-01-HS1-0128
• Part Number: 975-1J
• Quantity: 50 EA (with an option for 40 EA)
• Manufacturer: ORO Manufacturing CO
• UEI: UYJFKLS77FG9
• Justification Type: Only One Source is Available (Brand Name - items peculiar to one manufacturer).
• Rationale: The item is essential for the MH-60T aircraft, is complex, requires unique production techniques, and the Government does not own the technical data. ORO Manufacturing CO is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and the sole source for this item. It is the only approved seat for the MH-60T by the USCG's Aircraft Configuration Control Board.
• Fair and Reasonable Price Determination Methods: Market Research, Comparison of proposed price with prices found reasonable on previous purchases, Current Price List, Comparison with similar items in a related industry, and Comparison to IGCE were used.

This document explains why the opportunity is being procured on a sole source basis from ORO Manufacturing CO. Bidders interested in supplying this specific part would need to be ORO Manufacturing CO or have a direct relationship with them, as the justification is based on the item being peculiar to this manufacturer and the government not owning the technical data.