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This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (CUI Form S53, NOV 2023) for a sole source acquisition submitted by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Aviation - Richmond contracting activity. The document justifies the restriction of competition for the procurement of servo valves (NSN 1650-01-163-4716) with a quantity of 185 units from Parker-Hannifin Corporation (CAGE 82106). The estimated value of the acquisition is redacted, and the contract type is fixed-price without options.

The justification cites 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as the statutory authority for limiting competition, specifically selecting AMC 3 (acquire for the second or subsequent time directly from the manufacturer) and AMSC P (the rights to use data needed to purchase this part from additional source(s) are not owned by the Government and cannot be purchased, developed, or otherwise obtained). A sources sought notice and Request for Information were posted to Contract Opportunities on March 20, 2024, with no responses received. Market research was conducted to determine if new and unused Government surplus was available, and a query revealed insufficient surplus material. The contracting officer determined the anticipated cost to be fair and reasonable, with technical certification on file indicating technical data is unavailable for full and open competition. No other sources expressing interest in the acquisition were identified. Competition Advocate approval was obtained for this acquisition valued between $750,000 and $15,000,000. The justification was signed by Contracting Officer Kizzy Brinkley and Competition Advocate Yolanda Calvin Maupin on March 25, 2024.