SPE4A625Q0780_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (CUI Form S53, NOV 2024) submitted by the Defense Logistics Agency, DLA Aviation contracting activity.

The justification supports a sole source acquisition from RBC Transport Dynamics (CAGE 09455) and The Boeing Company (CAGE 43999) for 100 plain self-locking bearings (NSN/PN 3120-01-169-5652). The acquisition is being pursued under FAR Part 13.5 authority, citing 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) for supplies available from only one or limited sources. Two specific authority codes justify the restriction: AMC 1 (suitable for competitive acquisition for second or subsequent time) and AMSC C (part requires engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain quality). The document indicates this is a new action without options. The anticipated cost to the Government was determined fair and reasonable through pricing analysis using available information and approved pricing techniques. A market survey was conducted that determined additional manufacturing sources could not be identified; firms indicating interest in the acquisition will be solicited. The contracting officer notes that dealers of manufacturers will be solicited as part of competitive efforts. Section 13 indicates that a synopsis will be posted to allow other manufacturers to submit source approval packages, and the acquisition will include procurement notices and evaluation of offers for part-numbered items in the solicitation. The justification was approved by the Competition Advocate for contracts exceeding $750,000 but not exceeding $15 million.