JA - Complete_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full & Open Competition (J&A) issued by the Department of the Navy, DLA Aviation, for a single-source acquisition of rotor positioning units.

The procurement covers the acquisition of 29 rotor positioning units (Nomenclature: ROTOR POSITIONING U, NSN: 7RH 5990 0146066390 V2, P/N: 41010950-103) classified as spares. The expected final delivery date is 05/22/2029. The acquisition is being conducted through other than full and open competition pursuant to 10 USC 3204(A)(1), based on the determination that only one or a limited number of responsible sources can satisfy agency requirements. The statutory authority cited is 10 USC 3204(A)(1), with the Air/RMC rationale citing acquisition from the actual manufacturer (Air/RMC Code 3) and Air/RMSC Code B, which indicates the part is source-controlled technical data governed by Bell Helicopter and can only be acquired from Woodward HRT Inc. (Cage 81873), the sole approved source per the Source Control Drawing #901-381-653(105). The item is identified as a Critical Application Item (CAI), further limiting qualified manufacturing sources.

Market research was conducted on the government-wide point of entry on 04/30/2025 and re-synopsized on 14 DEC 25 for 15 days, with no other sources expressing interest. The contracting activity is DLA Aviation-Philadelphia (Folder #25065-0058, PD #N0038325X1016). The Item Manager is Kelly Toner (Logistics Management Specialist), the Technician is Allen Gruver (Equipment Specialist), and the Buyer is Michael Offenbacker (Contract Specialist). The document was created on 08/06/2026 and approved on 09/15/2026 by Michael Offenbacker, the Contracting Officer.