SPE4A526R0020_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for Sole Source and Limited Competition (AVN Form S53, NOV 2024) submitted by DLA Aviation for a controller engaging acquisition.

The document justifies a non-competitive procurement of 26 units of a controller engaging component (NSN 6615009646413, part number 1781327-4) from Firstmark Aerospace Corp (CAGE 3BMV1) under a firm fixed-price contract without options. DLA Aviation posted a sources sought notice and RFI on September 25, 2025, to Contract Opportunities (SAM.gov), but no vendors responded with interest to provide the item, resulting in synopsis of the subject line. The justification cites 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) authority, specifically Alternate Means of Competition (AMC) 3 for acquiring the item for the second or subsequent time directly from the manufacturer, and AMSC B, indicating the part must be acquired from a manufacturing source specified on a source control drawing. Technical data is unavailable and cannot be developed to permit full and open competition. The acquisition will be synopsized on September 17, 2025. A market survey was conducted via the sources sought notice posted to SAM.gov, and any responses received after the deadline will be considered for future buys. The justification notes that if any response is received from sources sought after the deadline, they will be considered for future buys. Mary Williams, identified as holding DGET role (Contracting Officer), approved the justification as accurate and complete on September 17, 2025, for amounts not exceeding $750,000.