SPE4A223R0012_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (Form S53) for sole source procurement of B1 inflatable seals from Trelleborg Sealing Solutions US, Inc. The contract, managed by DLA Aviation in Richmond VA, includes a 24-month option period with an estimated maximum value of $11,913,596.70 for all option periods.

The sole source justification is based on AMC 3 (acquiring directly from manufacturer for second or subsequent time) and AMSC D (data not economically available). A sources sought notice was posted on 01/21/2023 with no additional sources identified. The government lacks technical data needed for competition and cites prohibitive costs to reverse engineer and develop testing for hundreds of unique components. Trelleborg has been the long-term contract holder since 2002. The acquisition will be synopsized around 7/7/2023, and DLA plans to issue multiple awards for any additional items. The justification was approved by the Competition Advocate (for acquisitions between $750,000 and $15 million) and signed by DLA counsel on May 30, 2024 and the contracting officer on June 29, 2023.