Justification for Other Than Full & Open Competition

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full & Open Competition (J&A) submitted by the Department of the Navy, NAVSUP WSS in Philadelphia.

The contracting activity seeks to acquire spares for an electro-mechanical rotary actuator (NSN 7RH 1680 014749949 V2, Part Number C30840-001) through other than full and open competition. The expected final delivery date is March 12, 2025. The acquisition is justified under 10 USC 3204(A)(1) authority, implemented through FAR 6.302-1, permitting acquisition from limited responsible sources when only one or a limited number of sources can satisfy agency requirements. The specific rationale cited is A/RMC 3, which addresses acquiring parts for the second or subsequent time directly from the actual manufacturer. An additional A/RMSC B justification applies, requiring that the part be acquired from sources specified on a source control or selected item drawing per DoD-STD-100, as suitable technical data and government data rights are unavailable for acquisition from alternative sources, and qualification testing of substitute parts is not feasible. The contracting officer has determined the anticipated cost to be fair and reasonable. To promote future competition, NAVSUP WSS will encourage vendors to submit complete technical data packages for source approval and will advertise future requirements on the government-wide point of entry. The J&A was created on March 12, 2024, and received final contracting officer certification on January 29, 2025.