SPE4A526R0089_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for Sole Source and Limited Competition (AVN Form S53) issued by the Defense Logistics Agency for an amendment to an existing acquisition.

The Defense Logistics Agency is acquiring 28 shaft-shouldered items (NSN 3040-016342460 and 70351-38131-043) through a firm fixed-price contract from Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (CAGE 78286). The acquisition is restricted to sole source from the only known source capable of furnishing the required supplies, with an estimated total dollar value that is redacted. This is the first-time acquisition directly from the manufacturer under authority 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1). The justification identifies that technical data is not available and cannot be developed to permit full and open competition, and that the OEM is unwilling to sell data rights to the Government, which prevents reverse engineering due to cost prohibition. A sources sought notice and RFI were posted to Contract Opportunities on November 13, 2025, which resulted in no competitive interest. Additional soliciitation efforts include a synopsis posting on November 19, 2025, and notification that if other manufacturers express interest, a competitive solicitation will be prepared with procurement notes for DLA Aviation consideration.

The justification requires contracting officer approval for acquisitions of $10 million or below and is certified by Nakeesha Mitchell-Palmore, Branch Chief, as accurate and complete. Technical/requirements personnel certification confirms that supporting data is certified as complete and accurate by cognizant technical personnel.