Justification and Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition-Redacted.pdf

This justification document approves a sole-source contract award to an incumbent vendor for aviation life support equipment for the Coast Guard's rotary wing aircraft fleet. The Coast Guard requires continued supply and maintenance of ALSE items to ensure operational readiness and aircrew safety, as the incumbent is the original equipment manufacturer with highly specialized technical expertise. The contract period is one base year with four option years and has an estimated value of $11 million.