Decision to Restrict Competition - Use Brand Name for RFQ FA813226Q0032-Signed.pdf

This document is a Decision to Restrict Competition justification for a brand name acquisition under RFQ FA813226Q0032 for F117 Torque Multipliers. The contracting officer, Tran Walsh, is restricting competition to the Sweeney (SWE) 8200 torque multiplier based on technical requirements established in the F117 Engine Manual Tech Order. The tech order mandates the use of the SWE 8200 for critical torquing procedures during F117 turbofan engine assembly and does not permit substitutions of alternative products.

The acquisition is being conducted under simplified procedures authority (41 U.S.C 1901, RFO 12.201-1, and RFO FAR 12.102(a)) and is set aside for competition among small businesses. Despite the brand name restriction, the requirement will be competed among eligible small business vendors capable of providing the specified SWE 8200 torque multipliers. The justification was digitally signed on June 22, 2026, at 17:47:20 UTC.