SPE4A526Q0121 Redacted J and A.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (CUI Form S53) for a sole source acquisition by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Weapons Support, Richmond office.

The acquisition involves the procurement of Heat Transfer Fluid (NSN 6850170134211-PN: FC-3283-44 lbs.) in a quantity of 166 units. The contract is a firm fixed-price agreement with no options and will be awarded to 3M Company (CAGE 76381). The total estimated contract value is not fully disclosed due to redactions. The solicitation number is SPE4A526Q0121, issued under FAR Part 13.5. The justification was approved by the Contracting Officer for acquisitions not exceeding $900,000. A sources sought notice and Request for Information (RFI) was posted on the Contract Opportunities portal on November 3, 2025. Only one response was received from Ayka Consulting 1, which had no cage code and was deemed unable to provide the required supplies. The acquisition is restricted to 3M Company as the sole known source capable of furnishing the required heat transfer fluid product. The justification cites 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as statutory authority and is classified under AMSC Code Z, identifying the product as a commercial/off-the-shelf item. Market research efforts included review of historical contracts, AMPL-approved sources, sources sought listings, and a synopsis posting. The Contracting Officer, Annette Pruett, certified the justification on November 3, 2025.