SPE4A525R0146_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (CUI Form S53, NOV 2024) submitted by the Defense Logistics Agency for a sole-source acquisition to Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (CAGE 78286).

The acquisition concerns 88 housing assemblies (NSN 1615011342507 and 70351-08083-043) valued at approximately $909,491.44 for a firm fixed price contract without options. The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation - FMBA contracting activity determined that sole-source procurement from Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation is justified under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) based on AMC 3 (acquire directly from the manufacturer for the second or subsequent time) and AMSC P (rights to use data not owned by the Government cannot be purchased from additional sources). The justification cites that the original equipment manufacturer is unwilling to sell data rights to the Government, making the technical data package and engineering description unsuitable for full and open competition, and that reverse engineering is cost-prohibitive. A sources sought notice was posted on April 16, 2025, resulting in one expression of interest, with information subsequently provided indicating sole-source procurement to Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation. The document notes that material procurement is anticipated to be awarded against a Basic Ordering Agreement, and if other manufacturers express interest, a solicitation will be prepared to include Procurement Notes M06 and L04 for DLA Aviation consideration. The Competition Advocate approved the justification, and the Head of Contracting Activity approved it for the $15 million threshold.