Justification for Other Than Full & Open Competition

This is a Justification for Other Than Full & Open Competition (J&A) document for a Department of Navy procurement through NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (WSS) in Philadelphia.

The acquisition covers spare blade rotary rudder components (NSN LLF02K166, P/N 70101-31000-054) for Navy equipment. The solicitation is being restricted to a single source—Sikorsky (78286)—based on 10 USC 3204(A)(1) authority, which permits procurement from a limited number of responsible sources when only one or a limited number can satisfy agency requirements. Sikorsky is identified as the only approved manufacturing source with the technical data required to manufacture, test, and certify the item prior to unit delivery and is the sole approved source in the JDRS CIM record. The item is classified as a Critical Safety Item (CSI), further restricting qualified sources. The technical data necessary to solicit from alternate sources is not physically available and would be uneconomical to obtain. No prior J&A exists under the SAT. The expected final delivery date is December 31, 2026, with fair and reasonable cost determination confirmed by the contracting officer. The acquisition was synopsized on the government-wide point of entry on February 24, 2026. Multiple Navy personnel across logistics management, equipment specialist, and contracting functions have certified the justification, with final legal sufficiency and FAR 6.304 approval provided on August 12, 2026.