4.1 7008013712 J&A Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (J&A) for the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime. The solicitation (SPE7L124R0067) is for an AIRCRAFT, OSPREY V-22A panel control, elect with NSN/P/N 1680014183208, seeking to acquire the item from BAE SYSTEMS CONTROLS INC. as the only authorized source. The acquisition is based on 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), indicating the item is available from only one or a limited number of sources, specifically because BAE Systems is the sole source listed on the applicable source control drawing.

The document details market research efforts, including a source sought posted on 9/12/2024 with a 5-business day response period. One response was received from BHPE LLC. The procurement was initially under simplified acquisition procedures but was resolicited under FAR Part 15 after quotes exceeded $250,000. The estimated total contract value is redacted, but the contract is for a panel control item with a quantity of 14EA. The contracting officer anticipates the cost will be fair and reasonable, based on historical pricing analysis and previous purchase order history showing three prior awards to BAE Systems Controls Inc.