SPE4A526R0095_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (CUI) form submitted by DLA Weapons Support (Richmond) for acquisition of Cover, Access items under solicitation SPE4A526R0095.

The acquisition involves 34 units of Cover, Access (NSN/PN 5340016197756/PN 7-511171034-53) through a firm fixed-price contract with The Boeing Company (CAGE 8V613) as the sole source. The contracting officer has determined the anticipated cost to the government is fair and reasonable. The justification cites 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as the statutory authority for limited competition, with the acquisition being suitable for direct award to the manufacturer for the second or subsequent time (AMC 3). Additional justification codes applied include AMSC D (data not economically available) and AMSC D (data needed to acquire the part is not economically available).

Efforts to improve competition included posting a sources sought notice and RFI on Contract Opportunities on 9/16/25. A synopsis is planned for 11/12/25. Market research efforts included review of historical contracts, AMPL approved sources, sources sought listings, and a synopsis posting. The justification cites technical data unavailability and minimum government needs as supporting factors under FAR 6.302-1. The Competition Advocate approved the justification for contracts exceeding $900,000 but not exceeding $20 million. The Contracting Officer Annette Pruett certified the justification on 3/2/26.