JA 11 Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (FAR 6.103-2) for a one-time fixed-price acquisition of spare parts by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Weapons Support.

The contracting activity seeks to procure various valve components (regulating, linear directional control, flow control, and safety relief valves) with FSC code 4820 in quantities ranging from 8 to 109 units per line item. The acquisition is restricted to Leslie Controls, Inc. (CAGE 35795) as the sole approved source based on a Formula Pricing Agreement (FPA) originally executed on July 23, 2026. The government determined that these spare parts are form, fit, and functionally interchangeable with those currently used on the supported end item or weapon system and that Leslie Controls is the only known source with the capability to meet the agency's urgent need and the only source currently approved by the design control activity. The estimated contract value is provided in an attached spreadsheet. The contract will be firm-fixed-price with a fixed quantity and no options, issued under FAR Part 15 with a delivery period specified by the contractor. The justification cites 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(2) as the statutory authority for the non-competitive acquisition, noting that a synopsis exception applies under FAR 5.101(b)(2) due to unusual and compelling urgency. Market research efforts, including procurement history review and internet searches, found no alternative sources, with the contracting officer determining the NSNs are non-commercial items. To improve future competition, the agency intends to conduct reverse-engineering studies and publish future supplies on SAM.gov. The contract requires Competition Advocate approval for the estimated value exceeding $10,000,000.