JA SPE4A725R0646_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition form for a Defense Logistics Agency - Aviation contract. The procurement is for a Bleed Air Duct Assembly, with an estimated annual value and a 5-year contract period. The contract will be a Firm-Fixed Price Indefinite Quantity Contract.

The acquisition is being pursued as a sole source procurement, with S3 AeroDefense (CAGE 4GPC1) and BHPE LLC (CAGE 9SWS7) identified as the interested sources. A sources sought notice was posted on 5/27/2025 to maximize competition, and these firms responded indicating interest in submitting a distributor offer. The technical justification notes that technical certification data is not available and cannot be developed to permit full and open competition. The contract requires approval at the Head of Contracting Activity level due to the contract value exceeding $15 million but not exceeding $100 million.