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This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for Sole Source and Limited Competition (AVN Form S53, October 2025).

The Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support (DLA Richmond - FAQE) is seeking to acquire Fluid Filter Elements (NSN 1650-015035076) on a non-competitive basis under FAR Part 15. The acquisition is for an estimated 1,560 units at EAD and 7,800 units at EAD, with a total estimated value that exceeds the stated competitive thresholds. The contract will be structured as a Firm Fixed-Price Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) for a 5-year base period with no options. The sole source contractor identified is Pall Aeropower Corp (CAGE 18350).

The justification cites multiple authorities for the sole source acquisition, primarily AMSC D (data not economically available) and AMSC 3 (acquire directly from manufacturer for subsequent time). A sources sought notice and Request for Information (RFI) were posted on Contract Opportunities on October 30, 2025, which resulted in Jamaica Bearings Groups responding as a dealer for the approved source indicating interest. The contracting officer determined anticipated costs to be fair and reasonable based on historical pricing analysis and similar item comparisons. Actions to overcome barriers to future competition include posting a pre-solicitation synopsis and including Procurement Notes 1.04 and M06 in future solicitations to allow alternative sources to submit data for evaluation. The justification was approved by the Contracting Officer Jeremy Prince on November 7, 2025, at a value not exceeding $900,000.