SPE4A625RX587_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition form for a sole source acquisition by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation. The procurement is for Rope, Wire with NSN 4010-014864477 and part numbers PN(6)-246-100149, SKK328, with a quantity range of minimum 29 to maximum 116 units. The contract is an Indefinite Quantity Contract with a 5-year base period.

The sole source justification is based on limited technical data availability, with a Sources Sought notice posted on 02/25/2025 that identified BHPE LLC as the only interested vendor. The acquisition is being pursued under FAR Part 13.5, with AMC 3 (acquire directly from the manufacturer) and AMSC D (data not economically available) being the primary justification codes. The Contracting Officer Herbert Davis has certified the document, and the procurement is not exceeding $750,000, which requires approval at the Contracting Officer level. The agency plans to post the solicitation to allow other manufacturers to submit approval packages for consideration.