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This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (CUI Form S53) for a sole source acquisition of ball annular bearings.

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Weapons Support in Richmond is acquiring ball annular bearings (NSN 3110-01-382-1499) in a quantity of 605 units (EAD/MAX) through an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) with a 5-year base period and no options. A sources sought notice and Request for Information (RFI) was posted to Contract Opportunities on August 11, 2026, which resulted in one dealer response from Jamaica Bearings (CAGE 04836). The acquisition is restricted to this sole source due to source control requirements (AMSC B designation) mandating that the part must be acquired from a manufacturing source specified on a source control drawing. The justification indicates that technical data is unavailable and cannot be developed to permit full and open competition, with available data reflecting minimum government needs. No previous J&As exist for this NSN. The market survey included posting a sources sought notice to increase competition and notify other vendors. The Acquisition Specialist anticipates that the price received will be determined fair and reasonable based on previous history. The Contracting Officer, Herbert Davis, approved the justification on August 13, 2026, for an estimated value not exceeding $10 million.