SPE4A625RX146_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for a sole source contract issued by DLA Aviation. The procurement is for a bearing (plain, self-aligning) with NSN 3120-00-011-9167, categorized under FAR Part 13.5. The acquisition will be a 5-year base period contract, and a sources sought notice was posted on 10/31/2024 with no responses received.

Key details include potential sources such as RBC Transport Dynamics Corp, New Hampshire Ball Bearings Inc, and The Boeing Company. The justification cites 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as the statutory authority, specifically noting that the acquisition is suitable for competitive acquisition for the second or subsequent time. The technical certification indicates that technical data is not available and cannot be developed to permit full and open competition. The contract is valued over $15 million, requiring approval from the Head of Contracting Activity, and market research efforts were conducted to increase competition by publishing a Sources Sought notice.