SPE4A625R0407_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for Sole Source and Limited Competition (CUI Form S53) submitted by DLA Weapons Support (Richmond) for the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS).

The acquisition concerns a bearing, plan, rod end (NSN 3120-01-417-0136) with an estimated quantity of EAD/MAX 1532 units. The contract has a five-year base period with no options included. The procurement is being justified under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as a limited competition acquisition suitable for the second or subsequent competitive acquisition time (AMC 1). The sole source is Lord Corporation (CAGE 76005), identified as the only source capable of furnishing the required supplies. The solicitation number is SPE4A625R0407, with the document identification number 1000210411. A sources sought notice and Request for Information (RFI) were posted to Contract Opportunities on August 22, 2025, resulting in no responses. The justification indicates that technical data is not available and cannot be developed to permit full and open competition, and the data presently available reflects minimum Government needs. The acquisition is controlled by DLA Weapons Support (Richmond) and FM Bearings Division, classified under source selection with "FED Only" distribution control. The Contracting Officer (Colleen Stroud) certified the justification on February 19, 2026, and the Competition Advocate (Yolanda Calvin Maupin) approved it the same date. The Head of Contracting Activity approval is required for the contract value exceeding $20 million but not exceeding $150 million.