SPE4A624Q1825_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition form for a sole source acquisition by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation. The document seeks to procure 10,811 plain, self-aligning bearings (NSN 3120-012068699) under a new contract action, with the acquisition being restricted to the only known source(s) capable of furnishing the required supplies. A sources sought notice was posted on 09/11/2024, which resulted in no responses received. The acquisition is being processed under FAR Part 13.5, and the item has been determined to be commercial, to be purchased under commercial procedures with an AMSC Code of "C". The document indicates that a market survey was conducted, with market research efforts unable to identify additional manufacturing sources. The approval level for this justification is set for the Head of Contracting Activity, as the estimated value falls between $15 million and $100 million.

The document includes detailed justification for the sole source procurement, citing AMC (Acquisition Method Code) 1 as suitable for competitive acquisition for the second or subsequent time. The contract will not include an option, and dealers of the manufacturers will be solicited. The DLA Counsel has reviewed the form and concluded it creates a legally sufficient justification for restricting competition. The document has been signed by the FMEAB Supervisor (Contracting Officer), a Senior Procurement Analyst (Competition Advocate), with a space left for the Head of Contracting Activity's signature. The procurement is being conducted to meet the using activity's needs for these specific bearings, with quality controls associated with the critical item being a key consideration in the acquisition strategy.