S53_SPE4A725R0096_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOTFOC) form from the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation for the sole-source procurement of a Piston Linear Actua (NSN: 1650-001597749) with a requirement of 16 each and a 5-year quantity of 80 units. The procurement is structured as a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) Indefinite Quantity Contract with a 5-year base period and no options.

The justification cites 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as the authority for limited competition, with AMC 1 (suitable for competitive acquisition for second or subsequent time) and AMSC C (engineering source approval required) as the specific justification codes. A sources sought notice was posted on SAM.GOV on 10/22/24 but received no responses. The document indicates that Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation and CAPY Machine Shop Inc. are the identified sources. The acquisition requires Competition Advocate approval as it falls between $750,000 and $15,000,000 in value. The justification was signed on 10/29/24 by the Contracting Officer and Competition Advocate.