SPE4A625RXD01_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition form from the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation for procuring rope/wire with a National Stock Number (NSN) 4010-01642491. The contract is an Indefinite Quantity Contract with a 5-year base period, seeking a minimum of 42 and maximum of 169 units. The procurement is being conducted as a sole source acquisition from Loos & Co Inc (Menasco-Carr Supply Co.), with a sources sought notice published on 06/27/25 that resulted in no interest from other vendors.

The acquisition is being justified under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.5, specifically using Authority Code AMC 3 (acquire directly from the manufacturer) and AMC Q (the government lacks adequate data or rights to data, and procurement is not economical). The estimated contract value is redacted, but requires technical certification since it exceeds $15 million. The contracting officers have certified the justification, with approvals from the Contracting Officer, Competition Advocate, and preparation for potential Head of Contracting Activity review. The next step will be to post a solicitation to allow other manufacturers to submit approval packages for DLA Aviation's consideration.