S53_SPE4A725R0089_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOTFOC) Form S53 from the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation for the acquisition of Filter Element Fluid (NSN: 1650-010532846) with a quantity of 1,354 units and a 5-year quantity of 3,416 units. The contract is a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) Indefinite Quantity Contract with a 5-year base period and no options.

The justification cites 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) authority for sole source procurement, with AMC codes 2 and AMSC codes B and R selected, indicating this is suitable for competitive acquisition for the first time but must be acquired from manufacturing sources specified on a source control drawing. A sources sought notice was posted on SAM.GOV on 10/17/2024, with BHPE LLC responding. The acquisition is source controlled, with DLA unable to add sources. Known potential sources include Pall Aeropower Corporation, PTI Technologies Inc., and Purolator Facet Inc. The contract value is below $750,000 and has been certified by the Contracting Officer on 10/18/24.