SPE4A526R0112_Redacted.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 Aviation. The contracting activity is DLA-Aviation under FMBA, with solicitation number SP54A526R0112 and document identification PR 7013333357. The acquisition is classified under FAR Part 15 and involves the procurement of fitting structural components (NSN 1560-017312095 and 96209-01013-106) with a quantity of 496 units. The contract type is firm fixed price without options.

The justification identifies Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (CAGE 78286) as the sole source capable of furnishing the required supplies, with approval authority at the Competition Advocate level for contracts exceeding $900,000 but not exceeding $20,000,000. The statutory authority cited is 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), using AMC 3 (acquire for the second or subsequent time directly from the manufacturer) and AMSC C (part requires engineering source approval). A sources sought notice and RFI were posted to Contract Opportunities on December 11, 2025, with no interest received. The justification notes that technical data is not available to permit full and open competition, and the original equipment manufacturer is unwilling to sell data rights to the government. Actions to overcome barriers to competition include posting a synopsis and potentially preparing a solicitation with Procurement Notes M06 and L04 for future consideration if other manufacturers express interest.