Summary of Justification for Other Than Full & Open Competition

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full & Open Competition (J&A) for a Department of the Navy procurement through DLA Aviation in Philadelphia. The contracting activity seeks to acquire seven (7) spare Engine Control Units (ECU) for aircraft, identified by NSN 7RH 1680 015834344 and part number 901-325-116-101. The acquisition is based on statutory authority under 10 USC 3204(A)(1), permitting procurement from a limited number of responsible sources when only one source or a limited number can satisfy agency requirements.

The single identified source is Honeywell International Inc. (70210), which is governed by source-controlled technical data. The Government does not possess sufficient rights in the technical data to distribute to potential new suppliers, and the available technical data is insufficient for developing alternative sources. Market research was conducted on March 19, 2026, through a government-wide point of entry synopsis, but no other firms expressed interest in the requirement. The anticipated period of performance with expected final delivery is September 1, 2027. The contracting officer, Michael Offenbacker, determined that the anticipated cost to the Government is fair and reasonable. Multiple internal reviewers and approvals were obtained between March 12, 2026, and September 16, 2026, including requirements, technical, source validation, competition advocacy, legal sufficiency, and contracting officer certification reviews.