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This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (J&A) for the purchase of spare parts for the HC-144 aircraft. The document supports a sole source procurement from General Electric Company (Cage Code 99207) for specific aircraft components, including retainer rings, seals, and related parts with various National Stock Numbers (NSNs). The procurement is under Project/Task C144, with the purchase request number 5164-CB03, and is being conducted using Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP).

The justification cites 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(1) as the authority for a single-source procurement, emphasizing that only one source can satisfy the agency requirements. The document details unique characteristics that limit availability to a single source, including the need to comply with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) requirements and the inability to legally modify the parts. The procurement is for the U.S. Coast Guard, with an anticipated sole source purchase order pending fund availability, and focuses on critical spare parts necessary for maintaining the HC-144 aircraft fleet.