Power Cables

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 FAR clauses such as 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors), 52.212-2 (Evaluation - noting that standard evaluation factors are not applicable due to the sole source nature, with award based on fair and reasonable pricing), 52.252-5 (Authorized Deviations in Provisions), and 52.240-90 (Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications).
• Clauses: Details FAR clauses including 52.212-4 (Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Products and Commercial Services), which includes an addendum on Quality Assurance, Packaging Instructions, and Shipping Instructions. It also incorporates numerous other FAR clauses by reference, covering areas like small business concerns, labor standards, trade agreements, and more.
• Homeland Security Acquisition Regulations (HSAR) clauses: Lists applicable HSAR clauses.

This document is critical for bidders as it defines the legal and contractual framework for the opportunity. It details:

• How offers will be evaluated (focus on fair and reasonable pricing for sole-source).
• Specific requirements regarding security, representations, and certifications.
• Contractual obligations related to quality assurance, packaging, shipping, and record retention.
• Numerous other compliance requirements that must be understood and met to submit a compliant offer and perform the contract successfully.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (J&A) for a sole source acquisition. It explains the rationale for procuring specific items from a single manufacturer.

• Authority: Restricting Competition FAR 12.102(a), FAR Class Deviation 25-21 Rev. 1 for FAR Part 12.
• Justification Type: Only One Source Is Available / Brand Name.
• Supplies/Services: Power Cables (NSN: 6150-01-549-0751, Part Number: 983-4317-001).
• Intended Use: Replacement during routine maintenance for the MH-60T aircraft due to failures, corrosion, or damage.
• Quantity: 16 EA.
• Suggested Source: Rockwell Collins, Inc.
• Rationale: Rockwell Collins, Inc. 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 extensive testing. The Government does not own the rights to the technical data and it is uneconomical to purchase them. The item is approved by the USCG's Aircraft Configuration Control Board for the MH-60T helicopter. The USCG Aviation Engineering has assigned an Acquisition Method Code (AMC) of 3, indicating direct acquisition from the actual manufacturer.
• 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, Comparison to IGCE.

This document indicates that the upcoming procurement for these specific power cables will be conducted on a sole source basis with Rockwell Collins, Inc. Bidders should note that this is not an open competition for this particular item.