SPE4A526Q0121 Redacted J and A.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (CUI) document filed by DLA Weapons Support (Richmond) for a sole source acquisition under FAR Part 13.5.

The acquisition concerns Heat Transfer Fluid (NSN 6850-013421-PN, FC-3283-44 lbs.), with a quantity of 166 units. The contracting activity is FMCC, and the solicitation number is SPF4A326Q0121. This is a firm fixed-price contract with no options. The sole source identified for this acquisition is 3M Company (CAGE 76381). The statutory authority permitting this limited competition is 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), with the justification basis selected as AMC 3 (acquire for the second or subsequent time directly from the manufacturer) and AMSC Z (commercial/no-developmental/off-the-shelf item). A sources sought notice/RFI was posted on Contract Opportunities on 11/3/25, which resulted in one response from Ayka Consulting 1 with no cage code. The market survey efforts included a review of historical contracts, AMPL approved sources, sources sought listing, and synopsis posting. The acquisition will be synopsized on or about 11/10/25, with any firm requesting a solicitation copy to be provided one. The justification was signed by Contracting Officer Annette Pruett on 11/3/25 and is subject to approval by the Competition Advocate if exceeding $900,000 or by the Head of Contracting Activity if exceeding $20 million.