S53_26R0685_redacted.pdf

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

The acquisition concerns electrical connectors and plugs (NSN 1680-01-501-4748), with a quantity of 10 units for general maintenance and 40 units for emergency acquisition orders. The maximum estimated system value is redacted. This is a new action under FAR Part 15 with an indefinite quantity/firm fixed price contract type that will not include options. The contracting activity is DLA Weapons Support (Richmond), with solicitation number RFP SPE4A7268088. A sources sought notice and Request for Information (RFI) were posted on Contract Opportunities on 06/26/2026, resulting in no vendor responses. The acquisition is restricted to only known sources capable of supplying the required items: Boeing (CAGE 76301) and Amphenol Corp. (CAGE 77820). The justification cites 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as statutory authority, with approval criteria based on AMC 1 (suitable for competitive acquisition for second or subsequent time) and AMSC C (part requires engineering source approval by design control activity). The anticipated cost to the Government is determined to be fair and reasonable. The justification notes that technical data is not available and cannot be developed to permit full and open competition, and that an NSN 1C SAR package is required to become an approved source. The Contracting Officer (Christopher Rose) approved the justification on 07/07/2026 for acquisitions of $10 million or below.