Summary of CUI Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (AVN Form S53, October 2025) submitted by Weapon Support Richmond for the Federal Acquisition Key (FAKB) to acquire 385 units of Cable Assembly, Special Purpose, E (NSN 5995-01-564-0753) under solicitation SPE4A6-26-R-0167. The acquisition is structured as a firm fixed-price contract for five base years with no options and is classified under FAR Part 12.

The justification cites 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as the statutory authority for limited competition, specifically selecting AMC 1 (suitable for competitive acquisition for the second or subsequent time) and AMSC C (requiring engineering source approval to maintain part quality). The document identifies SEMCO Instruments Inc. (CAGE codes 09526 and 24735) as the only source capable of furnishing the required supplies. Efforts to improve competition included posting a sources sought notice and Request for Information on Contract Opportunities on March 3, 2023, with results indicating three approved sources of supply exist. A market survey was conducted with firms indicating interest in the acquisition being solicited. The acquisition is scheduled for synopsis on November 24, 2025, with the Contracting Officer (Brenda G. Spell) certifying the justification on March 12, 2026. The approval authority is the Contracting Officer for this acquisition not exceeding $900,000.