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This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition form for a sole source procurement by the US Coast Guard. The solicitation is for overhauling seven (7) Starter Generators (NSN 2925-01-HS3-3357, Part Number G4085-1000) for the HC-144 aircraft, with Safran Power USA LLC (Cage Code 81640) identified as the sole source provider. The justification is based on 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(1), indicating only one responsible source can satisfy the agency requirements.

The unique characteristics limiting availability to a single source include Safran Power USA's ownership of technical data, specifications, and rights to the technical data from Thales Aviation. The document explains that due to operational safety and flight critical requirements, the procurement is constrained to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or an approved source. The procurement is for repairing and modifying these starter generators, with the technical data and engineering rights being critical to the procurement approach. The document is dated March 8, 2023 and supports a potential sole source purchase order pending fund availability.