SPE4A525Q0995_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (CUI Form S53) for a sole source acquisition by the Defense Logistics Agency. The contracting activity is DLA Aviation-FME under solicitation number SPE4A52SQ0995, with document identification PR# 7011093042.

The acquisition concerns the procurement of 161 cylindrical roller bearings (NSN 3110-01-319-7420) under a firm fixed price contract with no options. Two sources have been identified as capable suppliers: Schaeffler Aerospace Canada Inc. (CAGE 36069) and McGill Manufacturing Co. (CAGE 92563). The justification is based on 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), permitting limited competition as only these sources are known to possess the capability to furnish the required supplies. The acquisition is supported by a sources sought notice and RFI posted on Contract Opportunities on 5/7/2025, which resulted in two responses. AMC 1 (suitable for competitive acquisition for the second or subsequent time) and AMSC C (requiring engineering source approval by the design control activity) have been selected as applicable authorities. A market survey was conducted to identify additional manufacturing sources, though no further options were discovered. The anticipated cost to the Government has been determined to be fair and reasonable through pricing analysis using available information and approved pricing techniques. The item has been determined to be commercial with a commercial item code, though an AMSC code "C" will be assigned due to quality control requirements associated with the critical item. Actions to overcome competitive barriers include posting a synopsis for other manufacturers to submit source approval packages, synopsizing the acquisition, and including evaluation criteria for part-numbered items in the solicitation. Approval authority is designated to the Competition Advocate level, as the estimated value exceeds $750,000 but does not exceed $15,000,000.