Summary: Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (FAR 6.103-1) for solicitation SPRAL1-26-R-0006 issued by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Weapons Support activity in Columbus, Ohio.

The procurement seeks to acquire eight (8) Signal Generators (NSN 6625-01-612-6773) for use in a Transportable Maintenance Facility. The estimated base value and total contract value are redacted in the document. The contracting officer determined that acquisition must be restricted to Keysight Technologies (CAGE 7ZXR5) as the sole source capable of furnishing supplies that are form, fit, and functionally interchangeable with equipment currently in use. The justification cites 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and FAR Part 12 authority, with the contract type specified as Firm-Fixed Price and Fixed Quantity with no options. The item has been determined to be commercial under FAR 2.101(b)(1)(ii) based on previous market research and procurement history.

Competition efforts included a Sources Sought Notice posted to SAM.gov from February 23 to March 5, 2026 (yielding no responses) and a market survey conducted February 23 to March 5, 2026, which contacted Keysight (manufacturer) and Technical Communities dba TestMart (small business dealer). Procurement history shows prior awards to Technical Communities on January 10, 2024 (10 units at $93,450.66 each) and June 12, 2023 (2 units at $98,075.49 each), both under GSA contract GS-35F-0311R. The contracting officer certified fair and reasonable pricing based on historical data, with cost and pricing data exempt under FAR 15.403-4 due to the procurement value being below the $2,500,000 threshold. The justification was approved by the Competition Advocate on March 6, 2026.