SPE4A625R0414_JA Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for Sole Source and Limited Competition acquisition, filed by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Aviation - FMEAB) under FAR Part 15.

The acquisition seeks to procure 329 bearing plain rod end units (NSN/PN 3120014170135) through a new action on a non-competitive basis. The justification identifies the statutory authority for limited competition as 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), permitting acquisition from a single or limited number of sources. A sources sought notice and Request for Information were posted on Contract Opportunities on September 10, 2025, resulting in a response from Jamaica Aerospace. The selected sources identified as capable of furnishing the required supplies are Lord Corporation (CAGE 76005), Lord Corp (CAGE 30061), and Sikorsky Aircraft Corp (CAGE 78286). The justification indicates the contract will not include options and cites AMSC Code 1 (suitable for competitive acquisition for the second or subsequent time) and AMSC Code C (part requires engineering source approval to maintain quality). A market survey determined that additional manufacturing sources could not be identified. The anticipated cost to the Government is determined to be fair and reasonable through pricing analysis using available information and approved pricing techniques. To overcome barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisition, a synopsis will be posted to allow other interested manufacturers to submit source approval packages, and the acquisition will be synopsized with additional procurement notices, offers for part-numbered items, and evaluation procedures included. Approval levels assigned include Competition Advocate certification for an acquisition valued between $750,000 and $15,000,000, with technical/requirements personnel certification completed.