JA Sole Source 23-R-0052_Final Redacted.pdf

This Justification Review Document supports a sole-source procurement for maintenance and overhaul of the Inertial Boresight Adapter System (IBAS) for the AH-64 D/E Model helicopter, issued by the Department of the Army Contracting Command-Redstone Arsenal. The contract will be a five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with a minimum quantity of 12 and maximum of 72 units (including 12 for Foreign Military Sales). The procurement covers both minor and major repair services, with 30 units planned for U.S. requirements and 7 units for Foreign Military Sales across five order periods.

The justification cites proprietary technical data as the primary reason for sole-source award, with only one contractor possessing the necessary rights, expertise, machinery, and personnel to perform the maintenance. A Sources Sought announcement was published on SAM.gov on March 14, 2022, with no alternative sources expressing interest. The projected contract award date is September 2023, utilizing Army Working Capital Funds. The document emphasizes that any delays in IBAS acquisition could negatively impact the Apache aircraft's functionality and ability to perform critical missions, making timely maintenance essential.