S53 JA_25R0830_redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition form for the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation. The acquisition is for TIP Aircraft components from Northrop Grumman Cherokee Nation Aerospace & Defense LLC, with a quantity of 20 each and an Indefinite Quantity/Firm Fixed Price contract type. A sources sought notice was posted on 08/12/2025, but no vendors responded. The acquisition is deemed sole source because there is one Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and one approved source, requiring the NSN to become an approved source. The technical data is not available and cannot be developed to permit full and open competition. The approval level is for a contract over $15 million but not exceeding $100 million, with signatures from the Contracting Officer and Competition Advocate. The planned action is to post a synopsis with procurement notes to allow other manufacturers to submit source approval packages.