S53_SPE4A726R0267_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (CUI form AVN Form S53) for a Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Weapons Support procurement located in Richmond.

The acquisition involves procurement of flexible couplings (NSN 1560-006142412) with an estimated quantity of 125 units for the initial contract year and 325 units over a three-year base period. The contract type is a Firm Fixed-Price Indefinite Quantity Contract for three years with no options. The estimated total dollar value is redacted. DLA Weapons Support is restricting this acquisition to a limited number of sources under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) authority. The justification is based on AMSC 2 (suitable for competitive acquisition for the first time) and AMSC B (acquisition from a manufacturing source specified on a source control drawing). Three potential sources are listed: Arrowhead Products Corp (CAGE 70628), Goodrich (CAGE 25472), and Boeing (CAGE 81205), with S3 Aerodefense (CAGE 4GPC1) expressing interest in the acquisition. A sources sought notice and Request for Information were posted to SAM.GOV on December 2, 2025, and December 5, 2025, respectively, resulting in no responses. The Contracting Officer determined the anticipated cost is fair and reasonable based on historical pricing and engineering analysis. The acquisition was synopsized on December 13, 2025, and the justification is approved at the Contracting Officer level (not exceeding $900,000).