SPE4A526R0013_Redacted.pdf

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

The acquisition seeks to procure 213 units of a Lever Unit Multiply (NSN 2915000754031, P/N 572797) under a firm fixed-price contract with no options. The item is being acquired from ONTIC ENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURING, INC (CAGE 45934) as the sole source. The solicitation number is SPFAF526R9013, issued under FAR Part 15. The contracting activity is DLA Weapons Support Richmond - FMBC. A sources sought notice was posted on SAM.gov on 8/19/2025, resulting in two responses from CAGE 9SWS7 (BHPE LLC) and CAGE 68ME8 (D GILLETTE INDUSTRIAL SERVICES INC.), both of which were removed from consideration due to quoting an unapproved manufacturing source. The justification identifies the sole source restriction based on multiple criteria: AMC 3 (acquire directly from the manufacturer for the second or subsequent time), AMSC C (engineering source approval required to maintain part quality), and the requirement that technical data is unavailable and cannot be developed to permit full and open competition. The market survey was conducted via the posted sources sought notice on SAM.gov, with vendors informed to submit Sourcce Approval Requests (SAR) for future procurements. The anticipated acquisition cost and maximum dollar values are redacted. The synopsis was posted for delayed synopsis on the acquisition, and any firm requesting a solicitation copy will be provided one. Actions to overcome competition barriers in subsequent acquisitions include posting a synopsis to beta SAM and preparing a future solicitation with Procurement Notes M06 and L04, with sources able to submit source approval packages for DLA Aviation consideration. The Competition Advocate and Contracting Officer (Mary B. Williams) have approved the justification, with Yolanda Calvin Maupin serving as the Competition Advocate. The Head of Contracting Activity approval is required for this contract valued over $20 million but not exceeding $150 million.