AVN S53 JA - 25R0645_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (CUI Form S53, NOV 2024) submitted by the Defense Logistics Agency – Aviation for the acquisition of a Bleed Air Duct Assembly (NSN/PN 1560-007228208) from sole source Arrowhead Products Corp (CAGE 70628).

The contracting activity is DLA Aviation – FAQE under solicitation number SPE4A723R0645. The acquisition is structured as a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite Quantity Contract for a 5-year base period with no options. The statutory authority cited is 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), permitting acquisition from a single source. The justification relies on AMSC Code B (acquisition from a manufacturing source specified on a source control drawing) and AMSC Code 3 (acquire directly from the manufacturer for the second or subsequent time). A sources sought notice and Request for Information (RFI) were posted on 5/27/2025 to maximize competition; S3 AeroDefense (CAGE 4GPC1) responded indicating interest as a distributor. The document notes that technical data is unavailable and cannot be developed to permit full and open competition, and that the data presently available reflects the minimum needs of the Government. Market research was conducted, and the anticipated cost is determined to be fair and reasonable based on historical pricing and technical analysis. The justification was approved by the Competition Advocate on 6/26/25 and signed by Contracting Officer Jeremy Prince on 6/3/2025.