PR7009865277_Redacted JA.pdf

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition form for the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation. The acquisition is for 166 units of Weldment Lifting BE, with a firm fixed-price contract type, to be sourced solely from Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation. Two sources were contacted via a Sources Sought request on SAM.gov, but only two unapproved sources responded, and both were removed from consideration. The key justification for sole-source procurement includes the lack of technical certification data, the Original Equipment Manufacturer's (OEM) unwillingness to sell data rights, and the inability to develop technical specifications without reverse engineering, which would be cost-prohibited. The contract is valued over $15 million, requiring Head of Contracting Activity approval, and is anticipated to be awarded against a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA).