SPE4A625Q0148_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition form for a federal contract issued by DLA Aviation. The acquisition is for 1,250 plain, self-aligning bearings with a National Stock Number (NSN) of 3120-01-190-2764. The contract is being pursued under FAR Part 13.5, and a sources sought notice was posted on 10/24/2024, which resulted in no vendor responses.

The document indicates the acquisition will be restricted to three potential sources: RBC Transport, RBC Southwest Products, and US Bearings. The justification cites that technical certification is not available and cannot be developed to permit full and open competition. The contract is under the $750,000 approval threshold and will be approved by the Contracting Officer. The acquisition strategy involves posting a solicitation to allow other manufacturers to submit source approval packages, with the goal of overcoming potential barriers to competition.