SPE4A525R0205_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (CUI - Controlled Unclassified Information) document submitted by the Defense Logistics Agency for a sole source acquisition under FAR Part 15.

The acquisition is for PIN BLADE SOLID parts (NSN 5315-01537-4652 and 70103-08108-041), with a quantity of 311 units. The contract type is firm fixed price with no options. The document establishes that acquisition from Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (CAGE 78286) is the only source capable of furnishing the required supplies. The justification relies on 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) authority for limited competition, citing AMSC 3 (acquire for the second or subsequent time directly from the manufacturer) and AMSC C (part requires engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain quality). A sources sought notice/RFI was posted on beta.SAM on 06/11/25, which resulted in only one interest received. The document notes that additional market research would not result in competitive proposals since the item is limited to an approved source. The OEM is unwilling to sell data rights to the Government, making technical data unavailable and preventing full and open competition. The acquisition is approved at the Contracting Officer level (not exceeding $750,000). Actions to overcome competitive barriers include pursuing a letter solicitation to other manufacturers and preparing a solicitation with Procurement Notes M06 and L04 for future consideration.