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This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (Form AVN S53) from DLA Aviation's Bearing Division for the sole source procurement of 24 roller thrust bearings (NSN 3110-01-152-1175) from Argo Turboserve Corporation. The estimated value is $263,360.60.

The justification cites 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as the authority for limited competition, specifically AMC 3 (acquiring directly from the manufacturer for the second or subsequent time) and AMSC C (requiring engineering source approval). A Sources Sought notice was posted on 3/1/2024 with no responses received. The acquisition will be synopsized on 5/24/2024. Market research determined no additional manufacturing sources could be identified. The price determination will be based on an intrinsic value analysis per FAR 13.106-3(a)(2)(vi). The justification was approved at the Contracting Officer level (under $750,000) and signed on 5/28/2024.