SPRTA124R0223_Redacted.pdf

This is an AVN Form S53, a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for Sole Source and Limited Competition, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) for a contract with DLA Weapons Support at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma.

The acquisition involves a Case and Vane Assembly (NSN 2840 01 687 6045PR/2214M15G06) in a quantity of 42 units with an estimated value that is redacted. The contract type is Firm-Fixed-Price with Fixed Quantity and will not include options. The statutory authority for the sole source procurement is 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), based on availability from only one or limited sources. A Sources Sought notice was posted to SAM.Gov on 13 March 2026 with a closing date of 21 March 2026, resulting in no sources replying to the posting. The sole source identified is General Electronic (GE) Company (CAGE 07482), selected under AMSC 3 (acquire directly from manufacturer for the second or subsequent time) and AMSC R (government does not own data rights needed to purchase from another source). The justification cites technical certification on file indicating that technical data is unavailable and cannot be developed to permit full and open competition, and notes that the government lacks capability to perform engineering source approval. Market research was conducted on 13 March 2026, including inquiries of aerospace data systems, Parts Manufacturers, Google, and Thomas Register, confirming this item is not commercially available off-the-shelf and only manufactured for approved requirements on military engines. The contracting officer is James Callins, and the Competition Advocate is Christopher Lally. The justification was approved by the Competition Advocate on 01 May 2026 and signed by the Contracting Officer on 27 April 2026.