Summary

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (CUI Form AVN S53) submitted by the Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support at DLA Richmond for the acquisition of end plate assemblies (NSN 2995-001573636) on a sole source basis from Lord Corporation (CAGE 76005). The acquisition is categorized as a new action under FAR Part 15, utilizing a Firm Fixed-Price Indefinite Quantity Contract with a 5-year base period and no options. The contracting authority is Jeremy Prince, and the justification was signed on 11/7/2025. Approval authority is the Contracting Officer for actions not exceeding $900,000.

The justification cites 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as the statutory authority for sole source acquisition, specifically AMSC 3 (acquire directly from the manufacturer for the second or subsequent time) and AMSC C (part requires engineering source approval by the design control activity). Competition efforts included posting a sources sought notice and RFI on Contract Opportunities on 10/29/2025, which resulted in no contractor responses. Lord Corporation remains the only known source with the capability to furnish the required supplies. The anticipated cost is determined to be fair and reasonable based on historical pricing and market analysis. Actions to overcome barriers to competition in future acquisitions include posting a sources sought notice and pre-solicitation synopsis to encourage new sources to submit data for evaluation under alternate procurement notes.