S53_SPE4A726R0572_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 the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Weapons Support in Richmond for the acquisition of hydraulic buffers under solicitation number SPE4A726R0572.

The acquisition is for Buffer, Hydraulic, Ref with NSN/PN 1420-011528730, in quantities of 40 units with a 5-year total of 200 units. The contract type is Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) for a 5-year base period with no options. The anticipated total dollar value is redacted. This is a new action being justified under FAA Part 15 authority. The justification identifies two approved sources: ITT ENDIDINE INC. (CAGE 24403) and TAYLOR DEVICES (CAGE 06742). The statutory authority cited is 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), with the primary justification being AMC 1 (suitable for competitive acquisition for the second or subsequent time) and AMSC R (Government does not own data or rights needed to purchase from another source; not economical to procure or rights to data).

Efforts to enhance competition included posting a sources sought notice and Request for Information (RFI) on Contract Opportunities on April 24, 2026, which resulted in no responses. A market survey identified manufacturers of similar products. The contracting officer determined that anticipated costs are fair and reasonable based on historical pricing analysis. The solicitation is planned for synopsis on May 15, 2026, with solicitation copies available to interested firms. The justification includes actions to overcome barriers to competition through pre-solicitation notices and evaluation procedures allowing new sources to submit data. The Contracting Officer (Ryan Loeffelhholz) approved this justification, which does not exceed the $900,000 threshold requiring higher-level approval.