Redacted S53-JA.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for Sole Source and Limited Competition (AVN Form S53), which seeks to justify awarding a contract on a non-competitive basis under FAA Part 13.5 authority.

The contracting activity is DLA Weapons Support (Richmond) with solicitation number SPE4A626RX475, document identification number 10002. The acquisition concerns ball annular bearings (NSN 3110-01-448-6155) in quantities of EAD/MAX 302 units. This is a new action for an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) with a 5-year base period containing no options. The statutory authority cited is 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), permitting acquisition from only one or limited number of sources. The justification cites AMC 1 (suitable for competitive acquisition for the second or subsequent time) and AMSC R (Government does not own data or rights needed to purchase from another source; procurement from data/rights owner is not economical). A Sources Sought notice was posted to Contract Opportunities on 1/14/2026, resulting in one response from SKF (CAGE 38443). Two sources are listed as capable: SKF USA INC (CAGE 38443) and MPB Corporation (CAGE 78118). The acquisition will be synopsized on or about 1/21/2026, and the Contracting Officer Herbert Davis signed approval on 1/21/2026, with this justification not exceeding the $900,000 approval threshold.