S53_SPE4A726R0708_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for Sole Source and Limited Competition (AVN Form S53) submitted by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Weapons Support in Richmond for the acquisition of a Strainer Assembly.

The justification documents a new action for the acquisition of supplies on other than a full and open competition basis under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), which permits acquisition from only one or limited number of sources. The item being acquired is a Strainer Assembly (NSN 2915-010576294) in a quantity of 520 units for the first year and 1,040 units over two years. The contract type is a Firm Fixed-Price Indefinite Quantity Contract for a two-year base period with no options. Two sources are identified as having capability to furnish the required item: Donaldson Company (CAGE 13520) and Eaton Corporation (CAGE 86090). A sources sought notice and Request for Information were posted to SAM.GOV on October 7, 2026, resulting in no responses. The justification cites technical certification data indicating that technical data is not available and cannot be developed to permit full and open competition, and that data presently available reflects the minimum needs of the Government. The acquisition is controlled by DLA Weapons Support (Richmond) and FAQE, with distribution and dissemination restricted to federal use only. The contracting officer (Ryan Loeffholz) approved the justification on October 10, 2026, with approval authority at the $10 million or below level.