Avn Form S53 JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION- Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition form for DLA Aviation, seeking to acquire 310 Solenoid Valves (NSN 4810-011022473, PN 3213850-3-1) through a firm fixed-price contract. The acquisition is being pursued under FAR Part 13.5, with Honeywell International Inc. identified as the source, based on a sources sought notice published on 10/17/24 that resulted in one company response. The justification cites limited technical certification data availability and minimum government needs as rationale for sole-source procurement, with AMC 3 and AMSC B procurement codes selected, indicating direct acquisition from the manufacturer based on specific source control drawing requirements. The contract is valued over $15 million, requiring Head of Contracting Activity approval, and the market research was conducted via SAM.GOV, with one vendor responding to the sources sought notice.

The document includes approvals from key personnel, including the Contracting Officer (Bailey Mikos), Competition Advocate (Yolanda Calvin Maupin), and awaiting final sign-off from the Head of Contracting Activity. The procurement approach notes that negotiations will be conducted using available information and pricing techniques to determine fair and reasonable pricing. The actions to overcome competition barriers include noting that previous J&A cannot be located and that source control/procurement notes restrict alternate offers. The acquisition is specifically for a solenoid valve with technical constraints that limit full and open competition, necessitating this sole-source justification process.