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This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JUSTIFICATION) for a United States Coast Guard (USCG) procurement. The acquisition involves purchasing 64 Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) Medium Range Surveillance (MRS) product line items for the Hartwell Corporation, with a focus on specific aircraft parts and technical data. The procurement is being conducted on a sole source basis due to unique characteristics, including the requirement for Form, Fit, and Function compatibility with a specific aircraft and the need for OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) technical data.

The justification highlights that Hartwell Corporation owns the necessary technical data, specifications, and drawings for manufacturing the parts, and the government has determined it is uneconomical to purchase these rights from another source. The document outlines that efforts have been made to ensure quotations are solicited from as many potential sources as possible, and that full and open competition is not feasible due to operational safety and flight critical requirements. The purchase is directed by the OEM manager, with the procurement process following specific guidelines to ensure the most appropriate sourcing of critical aviation components.