SPE4A525R0143_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (CUI Form S53, NOV 2024) submitted by the Defense Logistics Agency for a sole source acquisition from Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (CAGE 78286).

The acquisition concerns 28 units of an Absorber Assembly Vibra (NSN 1880014206882, part number 70219-02159-041) on a firm fixed-price basis. The estimated total dollar value is redacted but noted as not exceeding $750,000, making it subject to Contracting Officer approval. The procurement is justified under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as available from only one or limited number of sources, specifically citing AMSC 3 (acquire for the second or subsequent time directly from the manufacturer) and AMSC C (engineering source approval required to maintain part quality). The justification indicates that technical data is unavailable and cannot be developed to permit full and open competition, and that the OEM is unwilling to sell data rights to the Government, rendering reverse engineering cost-prohibitive. A sources sought notice was posted via beta SAM on April 15, 2025, which resulted in one interest from sources sought posting, with SAR information provided due to the sole source procurement designation. The material is anticipated to be awarded against a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) with Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation. Actions to overcome barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisition include preparing a synopsis and solicitation with Procurement Notes M06 and L04 to encourage competitive source approval packages from other manufacturers. The Contracting Officer, Nakeesha Mitchell-Palmore, signed and certified the justification as complete and accurate.