JA_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (J&A) for a sole source procurement by DLA Aviation. The solicitation is for a BEARING, BALL, DUPLEX (NSN 3110-01-182-6680) with an indefinite quantity contract for a 5-year base period. A sources sought notice was published on 1/22/2025, which resulted in one response from King Dragon (KDEC Steel Ball). The acquisition is being pursued under FAR Part 13.5 and is restricted to the only known source capable of furnishing the required supplies.

Key justification details include AMC 1 (suitable for competitive acquisition for the second or subsequent time) and AMSC B (must be acquired from a manufacturing source specified on a source control drawing). The technical certification is based on limited technical data availability, with the Acquisition Specialist anticipating a fair and reasonable price. The contract is not exceeding $750,000 and will be approved by the Contracting Officer. The procurement is for DLA Aviation's FM Bearings Division, with the contract controlled as a Source Selection (*SEL) and distribution limited to FED Only.