S53 JA_25R0050_Redacted.pdf

This Justification & Approval (J&A) document covers a sole source contract awarded to Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation for NSN 1680-01-706-2776, a critical cushion seat component for the UH-60 helicopter. The contract, SPE4A725D0093, was awarded by Defense Logistics Agency Aviation on January 10, 2025, for a single-source procurement due to Sikorsky being the only responsible source for the item. The J&A covers three ordering periods from January 2025 through January 2028.

The justification cites that Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation is the sole designer, developer, and manufacturer of the UH-60 helicopter and this specific cushion seat component. No other sources can manufacture this item without extensive testing and qualification, which would result in unacceptable delays and substantial duplication of costs. The document emphasizes the critical nature of this component for aircraft safety and mission readiness, requiring exact specifications and quality standards that only Sikorsky can currently guarantee.