SPE4A526R0233_Redacted.pdf

This is a CUI Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for Sole Source and Limited Competition (AVN Form S53, March 2026) submitted by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Weapons Support Richmond for solicitation number SPE4A526R0233.

The acquisition seeks 167 units of a motor direct current (MOTOR DIRECT CURREN) bearing the NSN 6105012409689 and part number DYLM43700-4. The contract is firm fixed price with no options included. A Sources Sought notice and Request for Information were posted on Contract Opportunities on 05/27/26, resulting in no responses. The justification for limiting competition to sole source GE AVIATION SYSTEMS LLC (CAGE 05624) is based on multiple factors: technical data is not available and cannot be developed to permit full and open competition; the data presently available reflects the minimum needs of the Government; the original equipment manufacturer is unwilling to sell data rights to the Government; and reverse engineering is cost-prohibitive. The acquisition is restricted to the only source known to have capability to furnish the required supplies. The anticipated cost to the Government is determined to be fair and reasonable, with certified cost or pricing data to be requested when required. The sources sought process was conducted on 05/27/26 with no interest received. Additional market research was not conducted due to the item being limited to the approved source, as additional market research would result in uncompetitive proposals. The contracting officer (Andrew Kish) certified the justification as accurate and complete on 06/03/2026, with approval authority at the contracting officer level for acquisitions of $10 million or below.