N00024_21.906.1.pdf

This is a Justification and Approval (J&A) document from the Naval Sea Systems Command authorizing other than full and open competition for a sole source contract award to Rolls-Royce Corporation for LCAC 100 Class MT7 Turboshaft engines.

The contract covers procurement of eight MT7 Turboshaft production engines, two MT7 Turboshaft engine installation kits, and troubleshooting the MT7 Portable Test Tool Kit, with options for repair and upgrade of the test kit. The period of performance is December 2027 to March 2028. Rolls-Royce is justified as the sole source because the MT7 engine shares commonality with the AE1107C engine used on V-22 Osprey aircraft, and Rolls-Royce is the original equipment manufacturer with unique technical knowledge. The engines will be supplied as Government Furnished Equipment to Textron Systems Corporation for incorporation into LCAC 100 Class Craft. A market survey was not performed, but the procurement was synopsized on SAM.gov on July 8, 2024. The J&A cites 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as the statutory authority, noting that developing a second source would take 5-7 years and cause unacceptable delays.