Attachment II JA FAR Part 12_ PAN 25114_Aircraft Skis_Signed.pdf

CUI//SP-PROCURE//FEDCON

FEB 2026

Control Number: 20-12W Contractor: Airglas, Inc.

Program/Equipment: Aircraft Ski Parts and Survival Pods

Contracting Officer Determination for Restricting Competition FAR Part 12.102(b) Simplified Procedures

Market Research: Extensive Internet search has been conducted. Airglas, Inc. is the only vendor capable of meeting this requirement PEO Aviation and the USARAK G-4 Aviation representative were contacted via telephone. Both confirmed Airglas is the only manufacture of military aircraft skis.

Program/Equipment: 11th ABN DIV Aviation requires supplies for aircraft skis, mounting hardware and survival pods.

Authority: FAR Part 12.102(b) and 6.103-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies will satisfy the agency’s requirements.

Amount: $4,500,000.00

Prepared by: Ahmad Mustapha Phone: (907) 353-7685 Contract Specialist Date: 18 February 2026 E-mail: ahmad.b.mustapha.civ@army.mil

Contracting Officer: Dr. Yolanda Ikner Phone: (520) 941-3524 Division Chief Date: 18 February 2026 Supervisory Contracting Officer E-mail: yolanda.m.ikner.civ@army.mil

Technical: Eric Cool Phone: (907) 353-6029 USARAK G-4 AVN Date: 18 February 2026 E-mail: eric.r.cool.civ@army.mil

Requirements: Wiliam Elmgren Phone: (907) 353-2457 USARAK G-4 AVN Date: 18 February 2026 E-mail: william.m.elmgren.civ@army.mil

Reviews: I have reviewed this justification and find it adequate to support other than full and open competition.

FEB 2026

Control Number: 20-12W Contractor: Airglas, Inc.

Program/Equipment: Aircraft Ski Parts and Survival Pods

Program Manager/Program Executive Officer:

Charles Wallace Chief, Support Operations

Phone: (907) 353-7463 E-mail: charles.n.wallace.civ@army.mil

Legal Counsel:.

Mr. JP (James) Leary Phone: (808) 787-3683 Senior Contracts Attorney E-mail: james.p.leary4.civ@army.mil

FEB 2026

Control Number: 20-12W Contractor: Airglas, Inc.

Program/Equipment: Aircraft Ski Parts and Survival Pods

Contracting Officer Determination for Restricting Competition

FAR Part 12.102(b) Simplified Procedures

Determination: As the Contracting Officer I determine that only one source is available.

The basis for this determination is that there is only one responsible source, and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements

1. Requiring Activity: 11th ABN DIV Aviation

2. Contracting Activity: RCO-AK, 413th Contracting Support Brigade

3. Description of Action: Determination for Restricting Competition for the purchase of aircraft ski parts, hardware and survival pods to support aviation at 11th ABN DIV Aviation. The estimated cost is $4,500,000.00 using FY26 Army Operations and Maintenance (O&M) funds and includes delivery dates of 31MAR2026-30SEP2031.

Contractor: Airglas, Inc.; 4305 Old International Airport RD; Anchorage, AK 99505-0902

4. Program/Equipment: Twelve (12) parts consisting of aircraft ski parts, hardware and survival pods.

Item Quantity Delivery Date Estimated Unit Price

Estimated Value

Aircraft Skis and Hardware

Each 31MAR2026-

30SEP2031

$375,000 $4.5M

Period Delivery Dates Estimated Value Base 31MAR2026-30MAR2027 $750,035.00

Option 1 31MAR2027-30MAR2028 $772,536.05 Option 2 31MAR2028-30MAR2029 $795,712.13 Option 3 31MAR2029-30MAR2030 $819,583.49 Option 4 31MAR2030-30MAR2031 $844,171.00

Estimated Total Price $3,982,037.67

FAR 52.217-8 31MAR2031-30SEP2031 $375,017.5

Estimated Overall Total Price $4.5M

5. Authority Cited: FAR Part 12.102(b) Simplified Procedures 41 U.S.C. 1901

6. Basis for Contracting Officers Decision: Airglas is the only company that produces and sells this supply. The items are needed for year-round operation as a safety issue. IAW USARAK 95-1, para 4-6(c) dated 22 March 2021, aircraft without skis will not be flown out of the local traffic pattern(s) except under exceptional conditions.

FEB 2026

Control Number: 20-12W Contractor: Airglas, Inc.

Program/Equipment: Aircraft Ski Parts and Survival Pods

a. Background: This action is a follow-on to contract W912D0-20-A-0009. Airglas is the only company that produces and sells this requirement. The items are needed for year-round operation as a safety issue. IAW USARAK 95-1, para 4-6(c) dated 22 March 2021, aircraft without skis will not be flown out of the local traffic pattern(s) except under exceptional conditions. Alaska's unique environment of snow and muskeg requires that all aircraft be equipped with aircraft skis, especially when having to conduct controlled or emergency landings. This becomes a safety issue when landing in muskeg. Aviation has already experienced this issue in 2013 when an OH-58 that did not have aircraft skis landed and sank into the muskeg. The OH-58 helicopter had to be recovered costing the government additional funding. Alaska aviation units are the only units that have this type of requirement. Skis on helicopters are required to operate on the snow and muskeg in Alaska to prevent accidents and/or damage to the helicopter and occupants. The use of the skis keeps the helicopters from sinking into the surrounding soft terrain, thus enabling lift off under safe conditions. Attached is a memo from the vendor stating that skis are patented and Airglas is the only vendor that manufactures the skis for the military. Those actions were accomplished based on the information presented above

b. No other manufacture can provide the needed aircraft parts and would result in the 11th ABD Division being combat ineffective and risking both the mission and the Warfighter. Both PEO Aviation and the USARAK G-4 Aviation representative confirmed that Airglas is the only manufacture of military aircraft skis The ability to efficiently have replaceable parts is a key support function for Aviation procurement.

Delivery is projected for August 2026 with ordering beginning within the month of March. This will save future delays and failure of mission readiness for the soldiers.

c. Impact if not approved: If a sole-source action is not approved, 11th ABN would fail to have a needed contract and would lead to risk to the mission and to the warfighter.

7. Actions to Increase Competition: There are no authorized dealers for this supply.

Moreover, there are no other sources providing a competitive product meeting this requirement UH-60, HH-60, CH-47, and AH-64 helicopter skis. This manufacturer does provide prices that are offered to the general public for civilian- type helicopters, but most of these types do not have wheels like their military counter parts.

8. Publicizing Contract Actions: Synopsis/notification requirements of FAR 5.101 apply as authority under 6.103-1 (only one responsible source) is excluded from the exceptions under 5.101(b)(2). Justification and award to be posted on SAM.gov in accordance with FAR 5.301.

FEB 2026

Control Number: 20-12W Contractor: Airglas, Inc.

9. Other Facts:

Procurement history:

Contract Number Contractor Procurement Method

Amount (est.) Period of Performance

W912D0-20-A-0009 Airglas, Inc. Sole Source

FAR

13.501(a)(1)(ii))

$2.5M BPA

Master Limit;

$150,000 Call Limit

27AUG2020-

26AUG2025

W912D0-15-A-0005 Airglas, Inc. Sole Source

FAR

13.501(a)(1)(ii))

$2.5M BPA

Master Limit;

$150,000 Call Limit

27AUG2015-

26AUG2020

a. W912D0-20-A-0009; Airglas, Inc.; BPA Aircraft Skis Contract; Sole Source; Firm-

Fixed Price; Ordering Period: 20AUG20-19AUG25, POP: 27AUG2020-26AUG2025;

$2.5M BPA Master Limit, $150,000 Call Limit; 1 Offeror; Pricing Only; Prior Acquisition comparison & competition

b. W912D0-15-A-0005; Airglas, Inc.; BPA Aircraft Skis Contract; Sole Source; Firm-

Fixed Price; Ordering Period: 20AUG15-19AUG20, POP: 27AUG2015-26AUG2020;

$2.5M BPA Master Limit, $150,000 Call Limit; 1 Offeror; Pricing Only; Prior Acquisition comparison & competition

10. Technical Certification: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in the justification, are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Eric Cool Aircraft Equipment Specialist 11th ABN DIV, G-4

11. Requirements Certification: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in the justification, are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Dr. Yolanda Ikner Division Chief Supervisory Contracting Officer

FEB 2026

Control Number: 20-12W Contractor: Airglas, Inc.

Program/Equipment: Aircraft Ski Parts and Survival Pods

12. Fair and Reasonable Cost Determination: I hereby determine that the anticipated price/cost to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable. This determination will be made using Pricing Quote

Dr. Yolanda Ikner Division Chief Supervisory Contracting Officer

13. Contracting Officer Certification: I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

FEB 2026

Control Number: 20-12W Contractor: Airglas, Inc.

Approval

14. Conclusion: I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. The decision to limit competition is not caused by a lack of planning by the requiring activity or concerns related to the amount of funds available or to the agency or activity for acquisition. In making this determination I solicited offers from as many potential sources as practicable under the circumstances. The proposed contractor has demonstrated unique qualifications, and the nature of the acquisition requires limiting competition using FAR 12.102(b). I have determined that the costs to the government will be fair and reasonable and the appropriate market research has been conducted.