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This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (CUI) for sole source and limited competition acquisition under FAR Part 13.5.

The acquiring agency is DLA Aviation (Contracting Activity: FME), with Solicitation Number SPE4A625RXH13 and Document Identification Number 1000211027. The acquisition involves the procurement of bearing rollers (NSN/PN 3110-01-087-8857) in a quantity of 938 units (EAD/MAX), with an estimated value that is redacted. This is structured as an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) with a 5-year base period and no options. The contract will be awarded to REXNORD INDUSTRIES LLC (CAGE: 77896) based on restricted competition authority under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), specifically citing AMC 3 (acquire for the second or subsequent time directly from the manufacturer) and AMSC D (data needed to acquire this part is not economically available). The justification indicates that technical data is unavailable and cannot be developed to permit full and open competition, and the data presently available reflects the minimum needs of the Government.

Competition improvement efforts included posting a Sources Sought notice to Contract Opportunities on 9/10/2025, which resulted in one response from Wencor Defense (CAGE 0FWK8). A market survey was conducted to identify interested firms, and the acquisition will be synopsized on or about 9/22/2025. The anticipated cost is determined to be fair and reasonable based on previous history. Additional actions to overcome barriers to competition include posting a solicitation so other interested manufacturers can submit approval packages for DLA Aviation's consideration. The justification has been approved at the Competition Advocate level (over $750,000 but not exceeding $15 million), with certification completed by the Contracting Officer on 9/19/2025 and the Competition Advocate on 9/22/2025.