7000938973 JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION_Redacted.pdf

This document is a justification for other than full and open competition regarding solicitation number SPE4A7-23-R-0642 for support structural products. The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation seeks to award a sole source contract to the incumbent, Kaman Aerosystems, for continued production of support structural components for the CH-47 Chinook helicopter. The agency has determined that only Kaman Aerosystems possesses the highly specialized equipment, tooling, facilities, and technical data packages required to manufacture these structural components for the CH-47, and that a new manufacturer would require significant time and investment to develop the capability for production. The justification cites the risks and costs of qualifying a new source as well as potential delays and gaps in supply as rationale for limiting competition to the incumbent. The proposed sole source award would be for a one year base period with four one-year options and a total estimated value of $49 million.