JA SPE7L126Q0590 - redacted_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (FAR 6.302-1) for a limited source acquisition by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Weapons Support (Columbus).

The solicitation (SPE7L126Q0590) seeks to acquire Inflator Gage, Pneumatic spare parts (NSN 4910-01-253-1344) in a quantity of 342 units plus 100% options for use on Aircraft, Stratolifter C/KC-135 weapon systems. The contract is firm-fixed price with fixed quantity and options (100%). The estimated base value, total value with options, and maximum contract value are redacted. The acquisition is restricted to Milton Industries, Inc. (CAGE 94894) as the sole approved source based on AMC 3 authority (acquire directly from the manufacturer for the second or subsequent time). The item is classified as commercial. The government determined the anticipated cost will be fair and reasonable through price analysis comparing proposed prices to historical prices and potential certified cost data. The solicitation is scheduled to be synopsized on or about December 18, 2025, for 15 days, with posting on the DLA Internet Bid Board System for a minimum of 30 days. Dealers of the approved source will be solicited. Market research was conducted July 2, 2025, contacting Warfighter Focused Logistics, Inc. and Aeroforce Logistics (7K6J5), with only Aeroforce Logistics responding. The previous 8(a) sole source solicitation to Aeroforce Logistics was dissolved and is being resolicited as a total small business set-aside. The justification includes a DLAD Procurement Note (L04) permitting alternate offers and evaluation of substitute product technical acceptability for future procurements. The contracting officer is authorized approval authority up to $900,000.