4.4 7012717082 J&A Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (FAR 6.302-1) for a single source acquisition by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime.

The solicitation (SPE7L125R0125) seeks to acquire 36 sets of 20MM barrel sets (NSN 1005-014733194) for the F/A-18 A-D, E/F, G (Growler) aircraft. The contract is firm-fixed price with a fixed quantity and 100% option. The acquisition is restricted to General Dynamics-OTS, Inc. (CAGE 05606) as the sole source, justified under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and AMC 3 authority to acquire directly from the manufacturer for a repeat procurement. The requirement is for spare parts that are form, fit, and functionally interchangeable with those currently used on the supported end item, and General Dynamics-OTS is the only known source with the capability to furnish the required supplies and is the only source currently approved by the design control activity.

The justification documents market research efforts conducted through a Sources Sought Notice posted on SAM.gov on 07/30/2025 (which yielded one response from BHPE LLC) and a market survey on 08/04/2025 that contacted BAE Systems and General Dynamics-OTS but received no responses. Procurement history shows ten recent purchases from General Dynamics-OTS, with the most recent buy on 8/4/2025 for 38 sets at $17,170.42 per unit ($652,475.96 total). The acquisition will be synopsized for 15 days on SAM.GOV and posted to the DLA Internet Bid Board System for 30 days. Price analysis will be based on comparison of proposed prices to historical prices paid. The justification was approved by the Contracting Officer and Competition Advocate (with signatures dated 2025.08.11 and 2025.11.05, respectively) and requires approval up to $750,000.