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This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (Simplified Acquisition Procedures) for the U.S. Coast Guard. The procurement is for cargo netting unit parts with PIN 727-037/030M0D0, NSN 1660-15-198-0884, Qty 1 Ea, to be used for aircraft maintenance. The unique characteristic limiting this procurement to a single source is that Leonardo S.P.A. Airborne & Space System Division (A4582), specifically Liebherr Aerospace Toulouse SAS, owns the technical data, specifications, and drawings required to repair these items.

The justification cites operational safety and flight critical requirements as reasons for sole sourcing from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). The document indicates that the U.S. Coast Guard cannot legally change the technical requirements, and the OEM's technical data is necessary for procurement. The purchase request number is 5322-ND03, with a project/task number of C27J, and the document is dated March 8, 2023. The contracting agency is seeking to procure replacement parts for product depot maintenance, specifically to address corrosion and/or damage issues.