SPE4A626R0033_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for Sole Source and Limited Competition (AVN Form S53, October 2025), submitted by DLA Weapons Support in Richmond under Contracting Activity DLA-FAKB for Solicitation Number SPE4A626R0033.

The acquisition concerns the procurement of cable assemblies (NSN 5995-01-661-9404) in a quantity of 771 units (EAD) under an indefinite delivery contract with a 5-year base period and no options. The sole source for this requirement is DCX-Chol Enterprises (CAGE 27456). The justification cites 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as the statutory authority for limiting competition, specifically invoking AMSC 3 (acquire for the second or subsequent time directly from the manufacturer) and AMSC C (part requires engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain quality). The acquisition will be synopsized on or about November 12, 2025, with solicitation copies provided upon request. A sources sought notice and RFI were posted to Contract Opportunities on October 14, 2025, but resulted in no responses. Market research was conducted indicating one approved source with no other firms expressing interest. The justification notes that technical data is unavailable and cannot be developed to permit full and open competition, and the market situation has not changed since the previous acquisition. The anticipated cost is fair and reasonable based on an indefinite quantity contract with a 3-year base period and informal cost breakdown analysis. Actions to overcome competition barriers include posting the requirement to DIBBS and including alternate offers (NOTE M06/L04) in the solicitation to allow source approval requests. The Contracting Officer approved the justification on October 10, 2025, as it does not exceed $900,000.