SPE4A525R0139 JandA Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (Sole Source and Limited Competition) for acquisition of BAFFLE, ACOUSTIC, SON components. The acquiring agency is DLA Aviation (Document Identification Number 70110943445, Solicitation Number SPE4A52SR0139), and the contract type is Firm Fixed Price with no options. The acquisition involves 22 units with an estimated value that is redacted. The material is sole source to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (CAGE 31442) and is anticipated to be awarded against a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA).

The justification cites 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as the statutory authority for the limitation of competition, specifically under AMSC 3 (acquisition for the second or subsequent time directly from the manufacturer) and AMSC C (part requires engineering source approval to maintain quality). A sources sought notice and Request for Information (RFI) were posted on SAM.gov on May 13, 2025, resulting in one unapproved source (BHPE) sending an interest email response stating they would need to submit a SAR Package and would be removed from consideration. A market survey was not conducted due to the item being limited to the approved source, Northrop Grumman, with additional market research resulting in non-competitive proposals. The OEM is unwilling to sell data rights to the Government, preventing full and open competition without reverse engineering (which is prohibited). The justification was approved by the Competition Advocate for acquisitions between $750,000 and $15,000,000.