SPE4A626RX740_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (CUI) form submitted by the Defense Logistics Agency – Weapon Support Richmond for a sole source acquisition of insulation tape.

The contracting activity seeks to procure 1,280 units of insulation tape (NSN/PN 5907-01-306-8256) under an Indefinite Quantity Contract for a 3-year base period. The estimated contract value is redacted in the document. The acquisition is restricted to the only known sources with the capability to furnish the required supplies: Aircraft & Commercial (CAGE 8Z281) and Leonardo SPA Helicopters Div (CAGE A0126). The justification cites 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as statutory authority for other than full and open competition, specifically under AMC 1 (suitable for competitive acquisition for the second or subsequent time) and AMSC Z (the part is a commercial/no-developmental/off-the-shelf item). A sources sought notice and Request for Information (RFI) were posted to Contract Opportunities on April 3, 2026, resulting in no responses received. A market survey was conducted identifying two approved sources with no indication of additional interested firms. The document notes that technical data is not available and cannot be developed to permit full and open competition, and the data currently available reflects the Government's minimum needs. The requirement will be posted to DIBBS with alternate offers and source approval request (SAR) notes included in the solicitation synopsis to overcome future barriers to competition. The justification was approved by the Contracting Officer, Cassandra Cooper, on April 8, 2026, for an acquisition valued at $10 million or below.