SPE4A724R0811_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (J&A) for a sole source acquisition by the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation. The procurement is for Gas Tank Igniter Spark (NSN 2925-014443215), with a quantity of 1,448 units over a 5-year base period. The contract will be a Firm Fixed-Price Indefinite Quantity Contract with no option periods. A sources sought notice was posted on 08/15/2024, which resulted in three contractors responding: S3 Aerodefense LLC, BHPE LLC, and Kastel Enterprises MK LLC. The market research indicated that technical certification data is not available to permit full and open competition, with the right to use necessary data not owned by the Government.

The document indicates approval levels for the acquisition are required for amounts over $15 million but not exceeding $100 million, with approvals needed from the Contracting Officer, Competition Advocate, and Head of Contracting Activity. The procurement is being conducted under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), which allows acquisition from a limited number of sources. DLA Counsel Aviation has reviewed the justification and determined it creates a legally sufficient basis for restricting competition for this tactical acquisition of NSNs in the federal supply system.