SPE4A525R0147_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (CUI Form S53, November 2024) prepared by the Defense Logistics Agency for a sole source acquisition.

The acquisition is for four swashplate controls (NSN 3040017007113, part number SB1570-101) to be awarded to Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (CAGE 78286) as a firm fixed-price contract. The item is being procured on a sole source basis under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) authority, specifically AMC 3 (acquire 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 were posted to Contract Opportunities on April 16, 2025, resulting in one interest from a potential vendor, to whom SAR information was provided explaining the sole source justification. The acquisition is restricted to Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation as the only known source capable of furnishing the required supplies. No market survey was conducted due to the item being limited to the approved source, as additional market research would not result in competitive proposals. The justification notes that the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) is unwilling to sell data rights to the Government, preventing full and open competition without reverse engineering, which has been determined to be cost-prohibitive. Documented cost or pricing data will be requested to establish fair and reasonable pricing. The estimated acquisition value falls between $750,000 and $15,000,000, requiring approval by a Competition Advocate and technical certification on file. The justification has been signed by the Contracting Officer, Competition Advocate, and Head of Contracting Activity.