Redacted S53 JA.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for Sole Source and Limited Competition (AVN Form S53) document issued by DLA Weapons Support (Richmond) for a federal contract opportunity.

The acquisition involves the procurement of a Sensor Ambient Temp component (NSN 6685-01-077-5259) in an indefinite quantity contract (IQC) for a five-year base period with no options. The estimated acquisition value is redacted in the document. The contracting activity is FME with solicitation number SPE4A626RX464, subject to FAR Part 13.5. This is a new action for a limited competition restricted to RDF CORP (CAGE 02009) as the sole known source capable of furnishing the required supplies. The justification cites 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as the statutory authority, specifically invoking AMC 1 (suitable for competitive acquisition for the second or subsequent time) and citing a Qualified Products List (QPL) requirement as the additional basis for restricting competition.

Efforts to promote competition included posting a Sources Sought notice on Contract Opportunities on March 13, 2026, which resulted in no responses. A market survey was conducted to solicit firms indicating interest in the acquisition. The Contracting Officer (Herbert Davis) determined that anticipated costs to the Government would be fair and reasonable based on previous history. The justification was approved by the Contracting Officer on March 20, 2026, with no requirement for Competition Advocate or Head of Contracting Activity approval given the acquisition value is below $10 million.