S53 - SPE4A625R0256_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (CUI - Controlled Unclassified Information) document prepared by DLA Aviation for a limited competition sole source acquisition.

The acquisition covers three radio cable assemblies with a total quantity of 73 units: Cable Assembly, Radio (NSN 5995-01-210-6679, quantity 10), Cable Assembly, Radio Frequency (NSN 5995-01-213-0755, quantity 40), and Cable Assembly, Radio (NSN 5995-01-344-3366, quantity 23). The contract is a firm fixed-price arrangement with no options and an estimated 5-year base period. The solicitation number is SPE4A6-25-R-0256. A sources sought notice and Request for Information (RFI) were posted to Contract Opportunities on 05-01-2025 to improve competition. The acquisition is restricted to four known sources capable of furnishing the required supplies: Spencer Industries, Inc. (CAGE 21530), Raytheon Company (CAGE 3B150 and 54X10), and Times Microwave Systems, Inc. (CAGE 68999). The justification cites statutory authority under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) for limited competition, with selections marked for AMC 1 (suitable for competitive acquisition for subsequent time), AMSC C (part requires engineering source approval), and AMSC L (annual buy value falls below DoD screening threshold). A market survey was conducted with interest solicited from firms indicating acquisition interest. The acquisition is anticipated to be synopsized on or about 06/05/2025, and the contracting officer determined the anticipated cost to be fair and reasonable based on competitive expectations and potential market research.