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This document is a U.S. Coast Guard Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) for FAR 12.102(a).

The Coast Guard intends to procure three pilot tubes (P/N: C16329AA, NSN: 6610-14-539-7348, quantity 3 each) on a sole source basis from Leonardo SPA (cage code A1512), located in Rome, Italy. These parts are used on the C271 aircraft and require replacement during inspection due to corrosion or damage. The justification for sole source procurement is based on FAR 12.102(a), citing that only one source is reasonably available due to the unique nature of this item to the specific aircraft. The parts are OEM-approved and required to comply with Aircraft Original Equipment specifications and the USCG's authorized engineering authority for the particular airframe. Leonardo SPA holds the exclusive technical data, specifications, and drawings necessary to manufacture these parts, and the OEM or OEM-approved sources not owned by the government are the only viable procurement options. The contracting officer selected market research as the fair and reasonable price determination method. The document was last updated on December 12, 2025.