S53-JA-SPE4A7-23-R-X458_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) form seeking approval for a sole source/limited competition procurement of Backboard Support (AMSC 3Z) by DLA Aviation. The requirement is for NSN 1680-99-735-9262 and P/N 1A066-0713CR with a minimum quantity of 20 units and maximum of 80 units annually.

The contract will be an Indefinite Delivery Contract with a base period plus 4 one-year option periods, awarded to IPECO (CAGE K9075). A sources sought notice was posted on FedBizOpps on January 12, 2023 but received no responses. Market research indicated no other manufacturers capable of producing similar items in the commercial marketplace. The justification cites 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as authority, specifically that this is a commercial off-the-shelf item being acquired for the second time directly from the manufacturer. The acquisition value is redacted but falls under the $750,000 approval threshold. The contracting officer determined prices will be fair and reasonable through negotiations, with cost/pricing data required if TINA thresholds are exceeded.