SPE4A724R0714_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) form from the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation in Richmond, VA for a Lock Link Assembly (NSN 1620-00-004-9872) with quantity of 12 each. The acquisition is a new 5-base year contract with no options under solicitation number SPE4A7-24-R-0714.

The justification cites 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) authority and AMSC Code C, indicating the part requires engineering source approval to maintain quality. A sources sought notice was posted on Contract Opportunities on June 24, 2024, receiving responses from two vendors: Ontic Engineering & MFG Inc. (CAGE: 45934) and Northrop Grumman Systems Corp (CAGE: 70974, 79RG9). The acquisition will be synopsized on July 9, 2024. The solicitation will include procurement notes M06/L04 to permit other vendors to submit source approval requests for future competition. The estimated value is redacted but falls between $750,000 and $15 million based on the approval level requirements, with final approval by the Competition Advocate on July 10, 2024.