Summary: Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for Sole Source and Limited Competition

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (CUI Form AVN S53, November 2024) submitted by the Defense Logistics Agency for the acquisition of Booster Hydraulic components (NSN 1650-00652502l). The acquisition involves 3 units with an estimated value that has been redacted. The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), specifically FMAC, is the contracting activity, with solicitation number SPE4A62SR0374.

The justification authorizes limited competition under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), citing that the supplies are available only from one known source. The sole identified source is Lockheed Martin Corp (CAGE 98897). The contracting officer determined the anticipated cost would be fair and reasonable through cost and pricing analysis using available information and previous pricing data. A Sources Sought Notice was posted on Contract Opportunities on 07/10/2025, resulting in one response from CAGE 9SWS7, BHPE, LLC. The document identifies two primary justification factors: (1) AMC 3 (acquire directly from manufacturer for the second or subsequent time), and (2) AMSC C (part requires engineering source approval to maintain quality). Additional supporting documentation includes a previous J&A for this material. The Contracting Officer Virginia Rhodes signed and approved this justification on 07/16/2025, and it does not exceed $750,000, requiring only contracting officer approval.