JA-S53-SPE4A626RX694_R.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for Sole Source and Limited Competition procurement submitted by DLA Weapons Support-Richmond. The contracting activity is the Bearings Division-FMEC under solicitation number SPE4A6-26-K-X694, issued under FAR Part 13.5.

The acquisition is for shackles (NSN 4030-01-622-9684) in a quantity of 4,009 units with an estimated value that is redacted. This is a new action with an IDC containing a 5-year base period. The justification cites 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as the statutory authority for limiting competition and indicates the acquisition is restricted to only the following four sources known to have the capability to furnish the required supplies: ACE Industries Inc. (CAGE 0BU57), Hanes Supply Inc. (CAGE 8H112), Oshkosh Defense LLC (CAGE 75Q65), and Columbus McKinnon Corp (CAGE 93922). The primary justification basis is AMSC 1 (suitable for competitive acquisition for the second or subsequent time). A sources sought notice/RFI was posted on Contract Opportunities on 03/27/2026 with no responses received. The justification further notes that based on technical certification on file, technical data is not available and cannot be developed to permit full and open competition, and that the data presently available reflects the minimum needs of the Government. An additional basis cited is that the material has been determined COTS but the ESA will not change the AMSC to "Z" because of quality controls associated with the NSN(s), and the item will be purchased under commercial procedures with an AMSC code of "R". The contracting officer, Priscilla Lee, certified and approved the justification on 04/23/2026, finding the anticipated cost to be fair and reasonable.