PR7017837815_S53.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (CUI) form for a sole-source acquisition under FAR Part 13.5. The DLA Weapons Support agency, through FMBC, is acquiring 34 nozzle assemblies for turbine aircraft gas turbines (NSN 2840015533371) from RTX Corporation (CAGE 55820). The acquisition is being conducted as a sole-source procurement to CAGE 55820 and is being solicited under commercial SEPA guidelines.

The justification cites multiple statutory and regulatory bases for the sole-source award, including 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), which permits acquisition directly from the manufacturer when suitable for competitive acquisition for the second or subsequent time. The approved acquisition authorities are AMC 3 (acquire directly from manufacturer for second or subsequent time) and AMSC C (part requires engineering source approval). A sources sought notice and Request for Information were posted to Contract Opportunities on 8/26/26, resulting in sole-sourcing to RTX Corporation as the only source capable of furnishing the required supplies. The acquisition is firm fixed price with no options included. Dealers of manufacturers will be solicited to ensure competitive offers are sought. Fair and reasonable pricing will be validated through informal cost data upon receipt of quote. The contracting officer, Mary Williams (DGE), approved the justification on 8/26/2026 at the level not exceeding $10 million, and the acquisition is controlled by DLA Weapons Support (Richmond) and FMBC with FED ONLY distribution.