SPE4A725R0159_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (J&A) for a sole source contract issued by the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation. The contract is for STRUT, AIRCRAFT with NSN 1560-01-124-6137, quantity 104 (EOQ), and a 5-base year contract with 0 options. A sources sought notice was posted on November 24, 2024, but no vendors responded. The acquisition is being restricted to specific sources, with MarathonNorco Aerospace, Inc., Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., and GK Mechanical Systems LLC listed as potential vendors.

The justification cites 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as the statutory authority, specifically under AMC 3 (acquire directly from the manufacturer) and AMSC C (requiring engineering source approval). The technical certification indicates that technical data is not available and cannot be developed to permit full and open competition. The Contracting Officer, Renee Griffin, signed the document on 12/09/24, and the contract is valued under $750,000, requiring approval at the Contracting Officer level. The solicitation will include procurement notes to enhance future competition and has reviewed joint and acquisition history.