SPE4A525R0177_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for a sole source contract. The acquisition is for Ring, Wing Tank Access (NSN 1560007049849/PN 69-3003-501) with a quantity of 1986 units, to be procured through a 1-year firm fixed-price contract. DLA Aviation is seeking this procurement under FAR Part 15, with the statutory authority based on 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), indicating the item is available from only one or limited number of sources.

The market research conducted included a review of historical contracts, the AMPL for approved sources, a sources sought listing, and a synopsis posting. Only one response was received during the sources sought notice. The justification notes that technical certification is required due to the contract value exceeding $15 million, and the technical data is not available and cannot be developed to permit full and open competition. The contract will be awarded to The Boeing Company, with BHPE Market Research identified as a market research source. The document includes approvals from the Contracting Officer, Competition Advocate, and is pending final approval from the Head of Contracting Activity.