JA SPE7LX26R0013_redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (FAR 6.302-1) for a single source acquisition under solicitation SPE7LX26R0013 issued by the Defense Logistics Agency, DLA Weapons Support (Columbus).

The justification covers the acquisition of two spare parts for the CH-47 Chinook helicopter: Seal, plain encased (NSN 5330-01-660-7189, annual demand 678 units) and Seal, vert hinge pin (NSN 5330-01-663-0109, annual demand 3,841 units). The contract type is Firm-Fixed Price with an Indefinite-Quantity structure, comprising a 3-year base period with 1 option period and 2 total options, for a 5-year total contract length. The statutory authority permitting single-source procurement is 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) based on AMC 1 (suitable for competitive acquisition for the second or subsequent time). The approved sources are Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics and The Boeing Company (CAGE codes 05939 and 77272 respectively), both required by design control specifications. The justification was synopsized on or about January 16, 2026, for a 15-day solicitation period and will be posted to the DLA Internet Bid Board System for a minimum of 30 days. A Sources Sought Notice posted October 20, 2025, yielded one response from ATZ Solution LLC. Market research conducted October 8, 2025, contacted Jamaica Bearings Co Inc. and Triman Industries Inc., with only Jamaica Bearings expressing interest. The document was signed by Contracting Officer Allen Aric J. on December 15, 2025, and approved by Competition Advocate Jamie Wiebusch on February 24, 2026. The approval requirement level is Competition Advocate for estimated values exceeding $900,000 to $20,000,000.