Summary: Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (CUI Form AVN Form S53, NOV 2024) submitted by the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation - FME for a sole source acquisition.

Acquisition Overview

The Defense Logistics Agency is acquiring Filter Element, Fluid (NSN/PN 1650-0160042883 / 808574-3) in quantities ranging from a minimum of 230 to a maximum of 919 units under an Indefinite Quantity Contract with a 5-year base period. The contract will not include options. The estimated total value is redacted, with the maximum dollar value also redacted. This is a new action being approved under FAR Part 13.5. The sole source contractor is Hamilton Sundstrand Corp (CAGE 73030).

Justification Rationale

The justification cites 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as statutory authority for sole source acquisition. Primary justifications include AMC 3 (acquire directly from manufacturer for second/subsequent time) and AMSC D (data needed for this part is not economically available). A sources sought notice and RFI were posted to Contract Opportunities on 05/23/25, which resulted in interest from BHPE LLC (Cage 9SWS7). A market survey was conducted to increase competition and solicit firms indicating interest. The document notes that technical data is not available and cannot be developed to permit full and open competition, and that data presently available reflects minimum needs of the Government.

Approvals and Certifications

The justification was signed by Contracting Officer Colleen Stroud on 6/18/25, with Competition Advocate Yolanda Colvin Maupin approving on 6/18/25. Head of Contracting Activity approval signature block is present but unsigned. Actions to overcome barriers to competition include solicitation posting for manufacturers interested in submitting approval packages for DLA Aviation's consideration.