09/24/2025 - USA | DC | DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COUNTY | WASHINGTON
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Expert Witness - Western Global Airlines, Inc. - This contract was not awarded competitively. On September 17, 2025, the U. S. Department of Labor awarded a Labor hour purchase order on a sole source basis for Expert Witness - Western Global Airlines, Inc. Services.
Sole source justification for a purchase order to Kirkland Messina Inc. for expert witness support services to aid in an investigation and anticipated litigation involving the Western Global Airlines, Inc. employee stock ownership plan ( ESOP).
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The US Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), Office of Enforcement, is requesting a sole source procurement for expert witness support services related to an investigation and potential litigation concerning the Western Global Airlines, Inc. ESOP. The expert will analyze whether the ESOP paid more than fair market value for stock, assess valuation and fairness, and potentially provide trial testimony. The procurement is justified under FAR **** to acquire expert services for litigation. Market research was conducted, and Kirkland Messina Inc. was selected due to their experience in cargo airline companies and related assets, experience in operating similar businesses, and willingness to perform the work within a short timeframe. The contract was not awarded competitively.