JA 23P ATAGS SPE1C1-24-C-0016 Redacted 3_25_2025.pdf

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support, Clothing and Textiles Supply Chain. The justification is for a modification to contract SPE1C1-24-C-0016 to acquire 155 units of the 23/P Advanced Technology Anti-G Suit (23/P ATAGS) in various sizes, with Vinyl Technology being the sole approved source. The 23/P ATAGS is a critical piece of equipment for F-22 pilots, providing protection against G-force-induced loss of consciousness during high-G maneuvers by preventing visual dimming, blackouts, and excessive fatigue.

The document details that Vinyl was the only offeror for the original solicitation, and market research conducted in December 2024 by DLA Troop Support found no other vendors interested in manufacturing the 23/P ATAGS. The modification to the existing contract would reduce procurement lead-time and production lead-time, benefiting the warfighter. The justification cites 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(l) as the statutory authority for sole-source procurement, noting that Vinyl has unique capabilities and is currently the only approved source of supply for this specialized anti-gravity suit.