Limited Competition Justification_Redacted.pdf

This Justification Review Document is a sole-source procurement request by the National Guard Bureau for Aircraft Arresting System Parts, specifically 2 Support Arms and Cover Assemblies for the BAK-14M aircraft system. The parts, manufactured by CURTISS-WRIGHT FLOW CONTROL SERVICE LLC (dba ENGINEERED ARRESTING SYSTEMS - ESCO), are required for the 115th Fighter Wing and will replace worn and damaged components to maintain the operational status of military hook cable aircraft arresting systems.

The document details extensive market research conducted through Sources Sought notices on Contract Opportunities, with no responses received from alternative vendors. The procurement will be a firm fixed-price contract under the O&M, Air fund type, with a previously awarded contract (W5089F24PA021) on September 23, 2024. The justification cites 41 USC 1901 and FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) as authorities for soliciting from a single source, noting that CURTISS-WRIGHT is the only 100 percent compatible replacement parts provider for the current BAK-14M system, with no known alternative sources identified.