SPE4A625Q1805_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (CUI Form S53, NOV 2024) submitted by the Defense Logistics Agency for a limited competition sole source acquisition.

The document justifies the procurement of 2,389 temperature elements (NSN 6660-01699080l) from VAISALA INC. (CAGE 63653) under FAR Part 13.5. The acquisition is classified as a new action with no options included. A sources sought notice and Request for Information were posted on Contract Opportunities on 09/03/2025, but resulted in no responses received. The justification cites 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as the statutory authority for limited competition, with the primary basis being AMSC Code Z, indicating the item is commercial/off-the-shelf, and an additional factor noting the item has been determined commercial and will not assign an AMSC code "Z" because quality controls associated with the critical item require purchase under commercial procedures with AMSC code "Z". A market survey was conducted that determined additional manufacturing sources could not be identified. The document indicates the acquisition will be synopsized on or about 01/07/2026, with procurement notices (L04 and M06) and evaluation procedures included in the solicitation. The estimated value is redacted. Approval authority is the Contracting Officer for amounts not exceeding $750,000, with the Contracting Officer's certification dated 20260109.