SPE4A626Q0692_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (AVN Form S53) documenting a sole source acquisition by the Defense Logistics Agency for bearing/plain self-aligning components.

The Defense Logistics Agency is acquiring 4,892 units of bearing/plain self-aligning parts (NSN/PN: 3120-01-330-6397) under FAR Part 12 simplified acquisition procedures. The acquisition is a new action that will not include options. The statutory authority for limited competition is 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), permitting acquisition from a limited number of sources. The justification identifies three potential sources with capability: Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. (CAGE 78286), Sargent Aerospace (CAGE 97613), and RBC/Heim Bearings Div. (CAGE 73134). The authority selection is based on AMC 1 (suitable for competitive acquisition for the second or subsequent time) and AMSC C (part requires engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain quality). A sources sought notice/RFI was posted on Contract Opportunities on 3/6/2026, resulting in no responses received. A market survey was conducted determining additional manufacturing sources could not be identified; the item has been determined commercial and will be purchased under commercial procedures with an AMSC code of "C" rather than a "Z" code. The anticipated cost to the Government has been determined fair and reasonable through market analysis using available information and approved pricing techniques. Contracting Officer Stephen Lunsford certified the justification as accurate and complete on 5/6/2026, with approval authority at the Contracting Officer level for acquisitions of $10 million or below.