JA 16-0515 - NAVAIR_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Class Justification and Approval (CJ&A) for the Naval Air Systems Command authorizing a sole-source contract with Boeing for F/A-18E/F and EA-18G aircraft service life modifications. The contract covers extending aircraft service life from 6,000 to 7,500 flight hours, including comprehensive maintenance and modification efforts such as aircraft inspections, physical verification of fatigue life usage, corrosion assessment, warranty and non-warranty modifications, repairs, logistics management, and parts procurement. The effort spans Fiscal Years 2019-2028, with an anticipated series of contracts to be issued through September 2028.

Boeing is identified as the sole source for these specialized aircraft maintenance and modification services, being the only provider capable of performing high-flight hour inspections, comprehensive dissembler testing, and predictive services for F/A-18E/F and EA-18G aircraft. The Navy justifies the sole-source award based on Boeing's established industrial base, existing depot maintenance capabilities, and technical expertise. The contract aims to maintain operational readiness by addressing anticipated service life limitations and reducing aircraft out-of-service rates, with the potential for future dual-source procurement once a complete technical data package is established.