S53_SPE4A726R0213_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for Sole Source and Limited Competition (AVN Form S53, October 2025) submitted by DLA Weapons Support in Richmond for a Duct Assembly, Bleed component.

The acquisition involves a Firm Fixed-Price Indefinite Quantity Contract with a 3-Year Base Period and no options. The NSN/PN is 1560-004728152, with an estimated annual acquisition value (EAQ) of 40 units and a 3-year quantity of 120 units. The total estimated dollar value is redacted. The statutory authority for this limited competition is 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), permitting acquisition from only one or limited number of sources. The justification is based on AMC 2 (Suitable for competitive acquisition for the first time) and AMSC B (Must be acquired from a manufacturing source specified on a source control drawing). Three qualified sources are identified: Arrowhead Products Corp (CAGE 70628), Senior Operations LLC (CAGE 98769), and Lockheed Martin Corp (CAGE 98897). Only one source, S3 Aerodefense (CAGE 4GPC1), expressed interest in the acquisition. A sources sought notice and Request for Information were posted on SAM.GOV on November 17, 2025, resulting in no responses from other potential contractors. The anticipated pricing is based on historical fair and reasonable determinations. The Contracting Officer approved the justification on November 24, 2025, with the Competition Advocate and Head of Contracting Activity providing approval for the contract value exceeding $20 million but not exceeding $150 million.