JA SPE4A626R0150_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for Sole Source and Limited Competition procurement form (AVN Form S53, October 2025) submitted by DLA Aviation for the acquisition of alarm sets—pilot war equipment.

The procurement involves two line items: Alarm Set, Pilot War (NSN 6340-01540605I/1-002-0102-2056, quantity 188) and Alarm Set, Pilot War (NSN 6340-01540605I/7055-0180-7-101, quantity 188). The contracting activity is DLA Aviation FAMC under solicitation number SPE4A620R0150, with the award going to Triman Industries Inc. The justification cites the statutory authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) for limiting competition, identifying that only one source (Triman Industries) possesses the capability to furnish the required supplies. The document notes that Avionic Instruments and Sikorsky are approved sources but are large businesses, making them ineligible for this small business procurement opportunity. A sources sought notice and Request for Information were posted on Contract Opportunities on February 3, 2026, which generated interest only from Triman Industries, described as having been awarded this item three additional times previously.

The justification is supported by technical certification indicating that technical data is unavailable and cannot be developed to permit full and open competition, and a market survey was conducted attempting to obtain quotes from approved sources and previous awardees. The contracting officer certification was signed by Frances Wilhelm, FAMC Branch Chief, on February 11, 2026, with approval authority delegated to the Competition Advocate (signed February 11, 2026). The acquisition value exceeds $900,000 but does not exceed $20 million, placing it within the Competition Advocate approval threshold per FAR 6.304.