LIMITED COMPETITION JUSTIFICATION - AIRCRAFT LIFTING SYSTEM FOR CDDAR - 8.12.2026_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification Review Document (J&A) for a sole source acquisition by the National Guard Bureau for 15-Pneumatic Lifting Bags (NSN: 5120-01-284-2611) and associated control consoles.

The contracting activity is Volk Field CRTC/PK, with the requiring activity being Volk Field CRTC (FOR5MA) CDDAR Program. This is a new contract action for a firm fixed-price purchase using O&M Air funds. The acquisition is being pursued as a brand-name requirement under the authority of 41 USC 1901 as implemented in FAR 13.501(a) for simplified procedures for certain commercial items—sole source acquisitions. The requirement is justified based on standardization needs within the Air Force Crash Damaged or Disabled Aircraft Recovery (CDDAR) program. The specified lifting bag system is currently fielded and utilized by the U.S. Air Force, and identical replacements are essential to maintain consistency with existing CDDAR procedures, training, and support equipment across Air Force installations. The justification emphasizes that these brand-name bags and control consoles prevent compatibility issues and ensure continuity with established recovery operations.

To promote competition within the small-business community, the Government will post the solicitation on SAM.gov for 30 days as a 100% small business set-aside, allowing all qualified small businesses—including 23 identified NAICS 334413 contractors—to submit pricing. The posting will also appear on SAM.gov as a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside for 30 calendar days to maximize participation and encourage robust engagement. The justification was approved by the Contracting Officer (SMSgt Seth I. Swieter) on August 12, 2026, and the Chief of the Contracting Office concurred the same date. The document is controlled as CUI/SP-SSEL with limited dissemination.