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This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) for the U.S. Coast Guard's repair of HC-144 aircraft parts. The document justifies a sole-source procurement from Airbus for specific aircraft components, specifically one Elevator Equippd RH and related parts (NSN 1560-33-001-9887, P/N 35-32001-0009). The procurement is for repairing aircraft parts that are being replaced during inspection due to corrosion/damage.

Key details include the project/task number C144, with the justification citing that Airbus is the aircraft Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and the only known source capable of fulfilling the requirement. The document notes that USCG cannot legally change the requirement, and the Government does not own or possess rights to the technical data needed to manufacture these parts. The procurement is intended to maintain aircraft equipment, with the vendor required to comply with OEM engineering and technical specifications. The document indicates efforts have been made to seek alternative sources through market research, but Airbus remains the sole viable supplier for these specific aircraft components.