SPE4A624RX669_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition form for a sole source acquisition by DLA Aviation. The solicitation (SPE4A624RX669) seeks to procure 120 plain, self-aligning bearings (NSN 3120-00-316-8120) with an option to extend the contract for 24 months. Approved sources include Sargent Aerospace & Defense LLC, US Bearings, and RBC Transport Dynamics Corp. The acquisition is being conducted under FAR Part 13.5 for a commercial item, with a sources sought notice posted on 2/1/2024 that received no responses.

The contract will have a base period with potential one-year extensions, and is valued at over $15 million, requiring approval from the Head of Contracting Activity. The justification cites that technical certification is not available and cannot be developed to permit full and open competition. The solicitation anticipates issuing the contract around March 15, 2024, with a requested delivery of 244 days after receipt of order. This is classified as a Critical Application Item with source control requirements, and the government may consider existing surplus or newly-manufactured inventory in the acquisition strategy.