SPE4A626RX167_Redacted1.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for Sole Source and Limited Competition (CUI Form AVN S53, October 2025). The document justifies a limited competition acquisition by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Weapons Support in Richmond for ball duplex bearings (NSN 3110-00-202-0525) with a maximum quantity of 194 units. The estimated acquisition value is not disclosed in the document due to redaction.

The acquisition is structured as a five-year base period contract with no options. DLA conducted competition improvement efforts including a Request for Information (RFI) posted to Contract Opportunities on November 6, 2025, which resulted in two responses. A sources sought notice was previously posted on November 6, 2025, generating two responses. The sole identified source is SKF USA Inc. (CAGE 52676). Two other firms indicated interest in writing: ATZ Solutions LLC (CAGE 9LYF8) and Jamaica Bearings Co Inc (CAGE 04836). The justification cites 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) authority for limited competition, specifically referencing Amendment Code 3 (acquire for the second or subsequent time directly from the manufacturer) and Amendment Code D (data not economically available). The Contracting Officer (Cassandra Blagmon) signed approval on January 14, 2026 for an acquisition not exceeding $900,000. Technical data availability limitations and prior acquisition history support the determination that full and open competition is not practicable.