Summary of Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (CUI) document for a sole source and limited competition acquisition submitted by DLA Weapon Support - Richmond.

Acquisition Details and Justification: The contracting activity (DSCR-FAKB) is acquiring 1,517 cable assemblies (NSN 5995-01-678-2697) as a firm fixed-price contract with no options. The acquisition is being conducted as a new action under FAR Part 15 authority permitting sole source procurement per 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1). The justification cites multiple limiting factors: AMSC D (data not economically available) and AMSC D (data requirements for acquiring the part are not economically available). The sole source identified is L3Harris Global Communications, Inc. (CAGE 7QAK7). The estimated value is not disclosed in the document.

Competition and Market Efforts: A sources sought notice/RFI was posted to Contract Opportunities on 09/13/2026, resulting in responses and Source Approval Request (SAR) instructions being provided. Two additional sources expressing interest in future procurements were identified: GM Tech Services Corp (CAGE 7CZE3) and Circuit Assembly (CAGE 9AXF2). The document indicates that a synopsis and solicitation will be posted to DIBBS to encourage future competition, with notices L04 and M06 to be included. A market survey was conducted per FAR 10 requirements, with sources solicited from SAM.Gov. The contracting officer (David Lucas) approved the justification on 03/23/2026 and certified that anticipated costs are fair and reasonable based on FAR negotiation procedures and prior pricing history.