JA SPE4A724R0850 Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other Than Full & Open Competition for an Aircraft Duct Assembly procurement by the Defense Logistics Agency. The acquisition is for 40 Aircraft Duct Assemblies (NSN 1660-01-046-5739) with a five-year contract period, utilizing a Firm Fixed-Price Indefinite Quantity Contract. The procurement is being conducted as a sole source acquisition under U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), with statutory authority citing "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements."

A mass sources sought notice was posted on 2/9/2024, and potential vendors include GSE Dynamics Inc, Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, and other aerospace manufacturers. The original solicitation was a small business set-aside, and market research efforts included posting a mass sources sought notice and contacting approved sources. The technical justification indicates that the required engineering data is not available and cannot be developed to permit full and open competition. The contracting officer, Jeremy Prince, signed the document on 1/23/2025, with the total contract value redacted but subject to approval levels based on the contract's dollar value.