S53_SPE4A726R0307_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for Sole Source and Limited Competition (AVN Form S53, October 2025), prepared by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Weapons Support – Richmond for the acquisition of Filter, Fluid.

The acquisition involves supplies/services under NSN/PN 1650-000677094 with a quantity of 40 units for the first evaluation period and 120 units over three years. The contract type is Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) with a 3-year base period and no options. This is a new action submitted under FAR Part 15 with an estimated value below $900,000. The sole source is PALL (CAGE 18350), identified as the only source with the capability to furnish the required supplies. The justification cites AMSC 3 (acquire for the second or subsequent time directly from the manufacturer) and AMSC P (the rights to use data needed to purchase from additional sources are not owned by the Government and cannot be purchased, developed, or otherwise obtained) as the basis for limiting competition.

In accordance with DFARS 206.303-2, a sources sought notice and Request for Information (RFI) was posted on Contract Opportunities on December 18, 2025, which resulted in no responses. The market survey indicated manufacturers of similar products would be solicited, and the acquisition will be synopsized on or about December 30, 2025. The Contracting Officer Ryan Loeffelholz (DLA Weapons Support Richmond) certified the justification on December 18, 2025. Actions to overcome barriers to competition include posting a sources sought notice and pre-solicitation synopsis, with the solicitation to include Procurement Note 1.04 for "Offers for Part Number Items" and Procurement Note M.06 for "Evaluation of Offers for Part Numbered Items" to allow potential new sources to submit data for evaluation.