Avn Form S53 JandA 24R0743 Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (Form S53) from the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation for the sole source procurement of paradrogue assembly (NSN: 1680-00-068-1356). The requirement is for an estimated annual quantity of 120 each with a 5-year quantity of 600 each, under a Firm Fixed-Price Indefinite Quantity Contract with a 5-year base period and no options.

The justification cites 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as the authority, with AMC 3 (acquire directly from manufacturer for second or subsequent time) and AMSC P (rights to technical data not owned by government) as the specific justification codes. A sources sought notice was posted on Contract Opportunities on 07/10/24 but received no responses. The intended sole source contractor is Coating Specialties Inc. (CAGE: 53616). The procurement requires Competition Advocate approval as it falls between $750,000 and $15,000,000 in value. The justification was signed by the Contracting Officer on 07/22/24 and the Competition Advocate on 8/5/2024.