JA_SPE4A625R0004_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (J&A) for a sole source acquisition by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation. The procurement is for 3,800 WIRING HARNESS, BRAN components with NSN/PN 5995-015321759/P/N CEP900-104, using FAR Part 15 contracting procedures. The acquisition is being pursued under the statutory authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), with AMC 3 justification for acquiring directly from the manufacturer and AMSC D rationale that the required technical data is not economically available.

The market research included a Sources Sought notice published on SAM on 25 SEP 2024, with the justification noting that technical certification is not required since the acquisition is under $15 million. The document is approved by the Contracting Officer LaDonna Groven on 10/10/2024, and indicates that a synopsis of the acquisition will be provided, with market research efforts demonstrating an attempt to ensure competitive opportunities. The acquisition appears to be for specific wiring harness components related to various military aircraft including OH-58 Kiowa Helicopter, CH-53 Helicopter, HH-60 Helicopter, and V-22 Osprey variants.