SPE4A626RX504_JA_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for Sole Source and Limited Competition (AVN Form S53, March 2026), filed by DLA Weapons Support Richmond for Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.5 authority.

The acquisition involves the procurement of screw cap socket head fasteners (NSN 5305-010887426) in a quantity of 22,273 each. The solicitation number is SPE4A626RX504, with a document identification number 1000221345. The contract type is FFP IQC with a 2-year base period and zero (0) option periods. The sole source selected is Howmet Global Fastening Systems, Inc. (CAGE 29372). The acquisition is being justified under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), specifically citing AMC 3 (acquire for the second or subsequent time directly from the manufacturer) and AMSC P (the rights to use data needed to purchase this part from additional sources are not owned by the Government and cannot be purchased, developed, or otherwise obtained). A sources sought notice and Request for Information (RFI) were posted on Contract Opportunities on April 3, 2026, and synopsized, resulting in one vendor (a dealer) expressing interest in supplying the item. A market survey was conducted and firms indicating interest will be solicited. The anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable and determined in accordance with FAR Part 15. The synopsis will occur on April 27, 2026, with technical data availability cited as the primary barrier to competition. The Contracting Officer (Joseph Felhauer, HOWARD) has certified the justification as accurate and complete for a $10 million or below acquisition.