SPE4A7-24-C-0011 - PR 7002035980 -AVN S53 JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION_Redacted.pdf

This is a justification for other than full and open competition document related to solicitation SPE4A723R0782 for structural plates for the F-16 aircraft from the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation. The justification cites 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) to award a sole source contract to Alcoa Defense due to its unique qualifications as the original equipment manufacturer of F-16 structural plates, which are no longer manufactured by any other source and are required for aircraft repair and maintenance. Alcoa Defense is the only responsible source that can meet the urgent delivery requirements to support the warfighter, as the plates require specialized manufacturing processes, testing, and quality control procedures developed during the original production. The justification was approved on June 3, 2022.