S53-JA-SPE4A7-23-R-0654_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (CUI Form S53) submitted by the Defense Logistics Agency for a sole source acquisition from AVOX Systems (CAGE 53655).

The acquisition covers supplies including bracket mask (AMSC "3C"), cover nape pad (3C), guide cable mask (AMSC "3C"), body vent valve (3C), and suspension assembly (AMSC "3C"), with NSN/PN codes 1660-01-263-7498, 1660-01-266-6975, and 1660-01-333-3086. The contract is structured as an indefinite quantity contract with a base period plus one one-year option period exercisable in 12-month increments. The total estimated dollar value (inclusive of options) is redacted. The solicitation number is SPE4A723R0654, and the acquisition is being pursued under FAR Part 15. The contracting activity is DLA Aviation-FACZ.

The justification cites 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as the statutory authority for sole source acquisition. Key justifications include: a sources sought notice/RFI posted on May 23, 2023, which resulted in no responses; market research indicating no other manufacturers of these items exist in the commercial marketplace; technical data unavailability preventing full and open competition; and the selection of AMSC 3 (acquire directly from manufacturer for second or subsequent time) and AMSC C (engineering source approval required) codes. The Contracting Officer (Juline Tenorio, FACZ) certified the justification on June 10, 2023, the Competition Advocate (Yolanda Maupin) approved it on June 12, 2023, and the Head of Contracting Activity approved the justification for the over $15 million threshold.