SPE4A625Q0319_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition form for DLA Aviation. The acquisition is for a Bearing, Plain, Rod End with NSN 3120-01-417-0134, requiring 1,987 units. The contract will be a firm fixed price type with no options, and the total estimated value is redacted. The procurement is being conducted under FAR Part 13.5, and a sources sought notice was posted on 11/21/2024 with no responses received.

The material will be sourced from Lord Corp (CAGE 30061 and 76005), which is a commercial off-the-shelf item. A combined synopsis will be posted via SAM.gov to solicit potential manufacturers. The acquisition requires technical certification and has been reviewed by the Contracting Officer and Competition Advocate. The approval level is for a contract value over $15 million but not exceeding $100 million, requiring Head of Contracting Activity approval. The procurement notes that technical data is not available and cannot be developed to permit full and open competition.