SPE4A624R02730001_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (J&A) for a sole source contract issued by DLA Aviation. The acquisition involves a Mount, Isolation component (NSN 2835-01-037-2900/2124-1) with a quantity of 200/600 units. The contract will be a Firm Fixed Price base 5-year contract with an option to extend the term for 36 months. A sources sought notice was posted on 7/8/2024, but received no responses.

The contract is being awarded to Hutchinson Aerospace & Industry, Inc. under FAR Part 13.5, specifically using Acquisition Management Code (AMC) 3, which allows direct acquisition from the manufacturer. The document indicates the contract value is over $15 million, requiring Head of Contracting Activity approval. The justification cites that the technical data is not available and cannot be developed to permit full and open competition. The contract is planned for award on 5/27/2025, with negotiation positions targeted at a specific pricing range.