Sole Source Justification- USNA Parachute Team_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Sole Source document for a federal contract opportunity under simplified procedures (Micro-Purchase to Small Business).

The United States Naval Academy seeks jump aircraft services in support of the Naval Academy Parachute Team (USNAPT) through a sole source contract with Michael S. Davidson SSP. The requirement includes provision of a suitably equipped aircraft, a qualified pilot, and associated support on a per-blade basis to conduct demonstrations and trainings. The period of performance runs from November 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027. The Independent Government Estimate (IGE) is redacted from the document. The contracting activity is NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center, Norfolk Contracting Department, Fleet Directorate, and the requirement is funded through United States Naval Academy Non-Appropriated Gift Funds, which exempts it from FAR Part 6 procedures.

The justification establishes three primary reasons why only Michael S. Davidson can fulfill the requirement: (1) Proximity to pickup location and jump areas—Davidson's jump-configured aircraft is staged 43 nautical miles from Bay Bridge Airport, approximately 8 miles from the Naval Academy, enabling service delivery within the required 24-hour notice period; (2) Short-notice availability—demonstration jumps are tied to fixed event times and weather-dependent scheduling, and Davidson has been identified as the only source meeting requests with as little as 24 hours' notice; and (3) Unique knowledge of Annapolis area airspace—Davidson has supported USNAPT since 2012 with 299 flight hours, and his established expertise significantly reduces operational risk for these high-profile, publicly scheduled events that cannot afford aircraft or pilot failures.