S53_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for Sole Source and Limited Competition (AVN Form S53, October 2025).

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Weapons Support in Richmond is seeking to acquire salinity sensors (NSN 6320-016057059) on a sole source basis from Parker Hannifin Corporation (CAGE 62144). The acquisition is structured as a Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Quantity Contract for a 2-year base period with no options, with an estimated quantity of 20 units in the first year and 40 units in the second year. The estimated total contract value is redacted in the document. The solicitation number is SPE4A726R0423, and the contracting activity is DLA Weapons Support – FAQE under FAR Part 15.

The justification cites 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as authority for the sole source award, with multiple AMSC codes selected including AMSC D (data not economically available) and AMSC H (insufficient data available from current source). A sources sought notice and Request for Information were posted on SAM.GOV on February 6, 2026, which resulted in no responses from competing contractors. A market survey was conducted to determine contractor interest. The contracting officer determined anticipated costs are fair and reasonable based on historical pricing and technical analysis. Actions to overcome competition barriers include including procurement notes for part numbering and evaluation of alternate offerings. The Contracting Officer (Ryan Loeffelholz) approved the justification on February 6, 2026, for a contract value not exceeding $900,000.