JA_SPE4A726R0059_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (CUI) document filed by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Weapons Support located in Richmond, Virginia for the procurement of windshield panels.

The acquisition involves 421 units of Windshield Panel AI (NSN 1560-014868893/70206-01003-045) through an FFP (Fixed Price) Large Buy RFP. The contracting activity is Aviation-Richmond, Virginia (FAQC), with solicitation number SPE4A726R0059. Two sources have been identified with capability to furnish the required supplies: PPG Industries, Inc. (CAGE 53117) and Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (CAGE 78286). The justification cites 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as statutory authority for limiting competition, specifically under AMC 1 (suitable for competitive acquisition for the second or subsequent time) and AMSC C (part required engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain quality). A sources sought notice/RFI was posted to Contract Opportunities on September 26, 2025, with no vendor responses received. The acquisition will be synopsized on or about October 24, 2025, with solicitation copies available to interested firms. The Contracting Officer (Latrice Brown) certified the justification on October 24, 2025, with Competition Advocate (Yolanda Calvin Maupin) approval on October 27, 2025. The estimated contract value falls in the $900,000 to $20,000,000 range, requiring Competition Advocate-level approval.