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- FA8538-25-C-0002
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This Justification and Approval (J&A) document supports an emergency overhaul contract for C-5 Nut Drive Manifolds used in the C-5 Pitch Trim Actuator. The acquisition is for Thomas Instruments LLC in Brookshire, Texas, with a contract value under $750K and a one-year performance period. The contract is being awarded under Unusual and Compelling Urgency authority (6.302-2), as there are currently 5 Nut Drive Manifolds in repair at Ogden Air Logistics Complex that require immediate servicing.
Market research confirmed Thomas Instruments as the sole qualified source, having previously reverse-engineered and overhauled these manifolds under a prior contract. The emergency nature of the requirement precludes full and open competition, with the government noting that the time required to qualify alternative sources would not support current mission needs. The integrated product team (IPT) will continue to conduct screening analyses for future procurements and explore potential new sources in the marketplace to increase competition for subsequent acquisitions.
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Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other Than Full and Open Competition
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION
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Date PEO / Commander (Requirements Cognizance)
Signature
Date Deputy Assistant Secretary (Contracting)
Date [ Title ]
Date [ Title ]
APPROVAL ( DAFFARS 5306.304(a))
Date Chief of the Contracting Office (COCO) Signature
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V. Description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as practicable, including whether a notice was or will be publicized as required by subpart 5.2 and, if not, which exception under
FAR 5.202 applies.
A Screening Analysis Worksheet and Market Research Report was conducted and verified that the only source with the necessary documentation, specifications, and capabilities to overhaul this item are the approved source Thomas Instruments, who also reverse-engineered the Nut Drive Manifold and overhauled assets on contract F09603-02-D-0097.
An Request for Information (RFI) and/or notice was not solicited due to conditions called out in 6.302-2 (Unusual and compelling urgency precludes competition to the maximum extent practicable.)
VI. Determination by the Contracting Officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.
The overall cost of this acquisition will be fair and reasonable to the Government. A detailed cost and price analysis will be performed. In accordance with FAR 15.403-4, the contractor will be required to provide whatever cost or pricing data to be used to support the Government's evaluation of the cost proposal. The proposed mix of labor, labor hours, types, and quantities of material and other direct costs, and direct and indirect rates will be negotiated by the Government based on recommendations from the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) and expert technical personnel supporting the program. The contract price will be negotiated in accordance with the procedures in FAR Part 15 ensuring the ultimate cost to the Government is fair and reasonable.
VII. Description of the market research conducted and the results, or a statement of the reasons market research was not conducted.
The following market research techniques were used:
Performed a Dynamic Small Business search on 14 April 2025 at https://dsbs.sba.gov/ using NAICS code 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance) and keywords "Manifold." There were no companies that listed Manifold Overhaul as a capability.
Researched past contracts for the Nut Drive Manifold overhaul listed in this Market Research Report. Reached out to past sources to see if they still maintained capability to overhaul the Nut Drive Manifold.
VIII. Any other facts supporting the use of Other Than Full and Open Competition.
None
IX. List of any sources that expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition.
Thomas Instruments LLC.
3440 1st. Street Brookshire Texas, 77423 CAGE: 5H860/Large Business
X. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisitions for the supplies or services required.
To preclude single source awards for future procurements the IPT will continue to conduct RMC/RMSC screening analysis, and consider the available market place for any new sources that have obtained capability to repair this item.
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XI. Certification by the Contracting Officer.
As evidenced by my signature above, I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
XII. Certification by the technical/requirements personnel.
As evidenced by my (our) signature(s) above, I (we) certify that any supporting data contained herein, which is my (our) responsibility, is both accurate and complete.
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