SPE4A625RX700_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (J&A) for DLA Aviation, focusing on the acquisition of ball bearings from Schaeffler Aerospace USA Corp. The procurement is for an annular ball bearing with NSN 3110-00-227-4676, with a five-year base period contract. DLA Aviation conducted a Sources Sought notice on 3/12/2025 with no responses received, and the acquisition is being pursued under FAR Part 13.5 with AMC 3 authority (acquiring directly from the manufacturer).

Key details include the technical justification that the required engineering source data is not available and cannot be developed to permit full and open competition. The contract is not exceeding $750,000, and will be approved by the Contracting Officer. The market research efforts included publishing a Sources Sought notice to increase competition, and the Acquisition Specialist anticipates the price will be fair and reasonable based on previous historical pricing. The document indicates that if any responses are received from the Sources Sought after the deadline, they will be considered for future buys.