SPE4A625R0189 REDACTED JA.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (CUI Form S53, NOV 2024) submitted by the Defense Logistics Agency-Richmond for a sole source acquisition under FAR Part 15.

The acquisition concerns cable assembly specifications with two line items: 8 units of Cable Assembly Spec (NSN 6150-01675-6751) and 6 units of Cable Assembly Spec (NSN 6150-01675-6757). The contracting activity is DLA-FAKB under solicitation number SPE4A625R0189. This is an indefinite delivery contract with a five-year base period and will not include options. The estimated total dollar value is redacted in the document. The statutory authority for sole source procurement is 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), permitting acquisition from a limited number of sources when only one source possesses the capability to furnish the required supplies.

The justification indicates that a sources sought notice and Request for Information were posted on Contract Opportunities on 04/18/2024, resulting in no responses. The acquisition is restricted to four identified sources: Banter and Associate (CAGE 15789), Teledyne Inst (CAGE 17476), Seacon Banter (CAGE 24727), and Electric Boat (CAGE 96169). The authorization is based on AMSC 1 (suitable for competitive acquisition for the second or subsequent time) and AMSC C (engineering source approval required to maintain part quality). A market survey was conducted; four approved sources exist but none indicated interest in the acquisition. The requirement will be synopsized on 03/13/2023, and the anticipated cost is determined to be fair and reasonable through an indefinite quantity contract. Actions to overcome barriers to competition include posting requirements to DIBBS and including alternate offers and source approval request options in the solicitation. The Competition Advocate and Contracting Officer approved the justification on 04/21/2024 and 05/22/25, respectively.