Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition

This document is a Justification and Approval form (AVN Form S53, October 2025) submitted by the Defense Logistics Agency for an acquisition under FAR Part 15, relating to Aviation – Richmond contracting activity (Solicitation Number SPE4A526R0125). The acquisition seeks 12 pumping units (NSN 4320-01598904) from Parker-Hannifin Corporation (CAGE 59211) on a firm fixed-price basis without options. The estimated contract value is redacted but does not exceed $900,000, placing it under the Contracting Officer's approval authority.

The justification for sole-source procurement is based on authority 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), specifically citing AMSC 3 (direct acquisition from manufacturer for second or subsequent time) and AMSC C (engineering source approval required to maintain part quality). Efforts to enhance competition included posting a Sources Sought notice on Contract Opportunities on January 23, 2026, which resulted in no responses. A market survey was conducted to determine Government surplus availability, revealing insufficient surplus material; Parker-Hannifin holds proprietary technical data rights, and additional manufacturing sources would not yield competitive data packages. The document notes that technical certification was conducted, technical data is unavailable, and full and open competition cannot be permitted given minimum Government needs. No other sources expressed interest in the acquisition. Approved by Contracting Officer Kizzy Brinkley, the justification includes provisions for posting a synopsis with formal solicitation and references Procurement Notes L04 and M06.