SPE4A525R0307_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (CUI Form S53) for a sole source acquisition under FAR Part 15. The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Weapons Support Richmond-FMBA is acquiring 20 Absorber Assembly Vibra units (NSN 1880-0142006882 and 70219-02159-041) on a firm fixed-price basis as an amendment to increase price. The total estimated dollar value and maximum dollar value are redacted in the document.

The sole source justification identifies Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (CAGE 78286) as the only source capable of furnishing the required supplies. The acquisition is based on AMC 2 (suitable for competitive acquisition for the first time) and AMSC C (part requires engineering source approval by the design control activity). A sources sought notice and Request for Information were posted to Contract Opportunities on August 25, 2025, resulting in no interest from other potential suppliers. The justification notes that technical data is unavailable and cannot be developed to permit full and open competition, and the OEM is unwilling to sell data rights to the Government, making reverse engineering cost-prohibitive. The contracting officer certified the cost as fair and reasonable based on certified cost or pricing data. The justification is approved at the Contracting Officer level (under $10 million), signed by Nakeesha Mitchell-Palmore, Branch Chief, dated June 20, 2025.