S53_26R0681_redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (CUI Form S53) for a sole source acquisition submitted by the Defense Logistics Agency on behalf of DLA Weapons Support (Richmond).

The acquisition pertains to Cylinder & Piston Assembly components (NSN 1620-01-623-9220), with a requirement of 10 units for Government Maintenance (GM) and 40 units for Equipment Authorization Quantity (EAQ), with an estimated maximum system value noted as redacted. The contract type is Indefinite Quantity/Firm Fixed Price with no options included. The statutory authority for this other than full and open competition is 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), permitting acquisition from only one or limited number of sources. A Request for Information (RFI) was posted to Contract Opportunities on June 30, 2026, but resulted in no vendor responses. The acquisition is restricted to AXION CORP (CAGE 9X850) as the sole known source capable of furnishing the required supplies. The justification cites AMSC G (unrestricted per Small Business Office direction) as the basis for sole source authority. The acquisition will be synopsized on or about July 2, 2026, with solicitation copies available upon request. Supporting technical data indicates technical certification confirms that technical data is unavailable and cannot be developed to permit full and open competition. The Contracting Officer, Christopher Rose, approved the justification on July 7, 2026, with this action requiring no Competition Advocate or Head of Contracting Activity approval due to the estimated value being $10 million or below.