SPE4A626Q0759_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (CUI Form S53, March 2026) submitted by the Defense Logistics Agency for a limited competition acquisition under FAR Part 12.

The acquisition involves ball duplex bearings (NSN 3110-01-222-1665) with a quantity of 357 units. The contracting activity is DLA Aviation-FMEA, with solicitation number SPE4A626Q0759. This is a new action that will not include options. The statutory authority for the other than full and open competition is 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), which permits acquisition from a limited number of sources when supplies are available from only one or a limited number of sources.

Competitive efforts included posting a Request for Information (RFI) notice in accordance with DFARS PGI 206.302-1(d) on Contract Opportunities on March 7, 2026; however, no responses were received. A market survey was conducted but could not identify additional manufacturing sources. The acquisition is restricted to two identified sources: Honeywell International Inc. (CAGE 06848) and New Hampshire Ball Bearings Inc. (CAGE 83086). The justification cites AMC 1 (suitable for competitive acquisition for the second or subsequent time) and AMSC B (must be acquired from a manufacturing source specified on a source control drawing). The contracting officer, Stephen Lunsford (IST Chief), certified the justification on May 19, 2026. Actions to overcome barriers to competition include posting the synopsis so other interested manufacturers can submit source approval packages directly to the source procurement note.