S53-JA-SPE4A7-23-R-X933-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 Aviation (DLA Aviation).

The acquisition concerns a Suspension Assembly (AMSC "3Z") with NSN/PN 1660-01-270-5139-P/N 358-1255-1, with a minimum quantity of 20 units and estimated annual quantity of 130 units. The solicitation number is SPE4A7-23-K-X933, issued under FAR Part 13.5. The contract is an indefinite delivery contract with a one-year base period and includes a twelve-month option to extend, exercisable in twelve-month increments. The estimated total contract value (inclusive of all options) and maximum dollar values are redacted. The sole source is AVOX SYSTEMS (CAGE Code 53655). The justification cites 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as the statutory authority for restricting competition, using AMSC code Z (commercial/no-developmental/off-the-shelf item).

Regarding competition efforts, a sources sought notice and Request for Information (RFI) were posted on Contract Opportunities on June 12, 2023, which resulted in no responses. A market survey was conducted and identified no producers of similar items in the commercial marketplace. The justification notes that based on technical certification on file, technical data is unavailable to permit full and open competition, and current data does not satisfy government minimum needs. To overcome future competition barriers, DLA Aviation plans to create a synopsis for posting to allow other manufacturers to submit source approval packages. The Contracting Officer certified the justification on June 15, 2023, at a cost not exceeding $750,000.