JA SPE4A725R0043_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 121 units of a GRIP ASSEMBLY, MAIN (NSN 1615016068594) with a firm fixed price contract type. The acquisition is being pursued under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), indicating the item is available from only one or limited number of sources. A sources sought notice was posted on 9/24/2024, but no vendors responded, which further supports the sole source determination.

The document indicates that the technical data required for the acquisition is not available and cannot be developed to permit full and open competition. Bell Textron Inc. is identified with a CAGE code of 97499, and the contract is categorized as a large buy. The justification was processed through multiple approval levels, including the Contracting Officer, Competition Advocate, and requires Head of Contracting Activity approval due to the contract value being over $15 million but not exceeding $100 million. The solicitation (SPE4A7-25-R-0043) is planned to include procurement notes to permit other vendors to submit a SAR package to enhance future competition.