SPE4A525R0196_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (CUI) document for a sole source acquisition by DLA Aviation.

The acquisition concerns a Cowling Assembly (NSN: 1680-01-573-2953; PN: 70302-02141-054) in a quantity of 53 units. The contracting activity is DLA Aviation - FMB - Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation under solicitation number SPEA3-25-R-0196. This is a firm fixed price contract with no options. The action is a new acquisition under FAR Part 15. The statutory authority permitting the sole source procurement is 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), which allows acquisition directly from the manufacturer for the second or subsequent time (AMC 3). The part also requires engineering source approval to maintain quality (AMSC C). A sources sought notice and Request for Information were posted to Contract Opportunities on 05/19/2023, resulting in no responses received.

The sole source justification is based on technical certification on file indicating that technical data is not available and cannot be developed to permit full and open competition. The anticipated cost to the Government has been determined to be fair and reasonable based on discussion of relevant pricing issues. A market survey was conducted via posting to SAM.gov with no vendors responding regarding intent to provide the item. The acquisition is scheduled for synopsis approximately 6/02/2025. The contracting officer is Christy L. Oakley, the Competition Advocate is Yolanda Calvin Maupin, and the contract value falls between $750,000 and $15 million, requiring Competition Advocate approval. Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (CAGE 78286) is identified as the sole source.