Redacted J and A.pdf

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (J&A) for a sole source procurement by the U.S. Coast Guard. The document seeks to repair one H.M.U. (Hydraulic Mechanical Unit) for the HC-144 aircraft, with a possible additional quantity of two units, through a sole source award to Woodward, Inc. The procurement is based on Woodward being the component Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and the only known source capable of fulfilling the requirement, with the specific part having NSN 1680-01-494-0008. The justification cites unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, including Woodward owning all technical rights, specifications, and drawings for the component. The document indicates the government cannot legally change the requirement or develop an adequate purchase description, and Woodward is the only source that can provide the necessary repair services for this specific aircraft component.