CN25-010 Other Than Full and Open Competition Request- BAMBI Bucket System Redacted.pdf

This Justification Review Document and Memorandum for Record supports a sole-source procurement by the National Guard Bureau for a Bambi Bucket Replacement for its CH-47F Fleet. The document reveals that the NVARNG already has an inventory of Bambi buckets for its firefighting operations, and one bucket was severely damaged during the 2025 Fire season. SEI Industries is identified as the sole manufacturer and provider of repair parts for the Bambi Bucket System, with no alternative sources or aftermarket parts available. The procurement is being conducted under 41 USC 1901 as implemented in FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) for solicitation from a single source, with a firm fixed price contract type using O&M Army funds. The previous contract was awarded on August 26, 2025, and this procurement is not competitively sourced due to the specific technical requirements and lack of alternative suppliers for the specialized firefighting equipment.