SPE4A725R0188_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (CUI) form submitted by DLA Aviation for sole source and limited competition acquisition approval.

The acquisition covers two items: Lead Assembly, Spark Igniter (NSN 2925-00620430, Quantity 456) and Igniter, Spark, Gas Turbine Engine (NSN 2925-00964082, Quantity 1446). The contracting activity is FAZC, and the solicitation number is SPE4A725R0188. This is a Firm-Fixed-Price Indefinite Quantity Contract for a 3-year term with no options. The statutory authority for sole source acquisition is 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), limited to available sources only. The sole source contractor is Champion Aerospace LLC (CAGE 0AFL4), interested in a 3-year Long-Term Contract (LTC). The acquisition is being justified under AMC 3 (acquire for the second or subsequent time directly from the manufacturer) and AMSC B (must be acquired from a manufacturing source specified on a source control drawing). A sources sought notice and Request for Information were posted on Contract Opportunities on November 21, 2024, with results indicating the sole source's interest in the 3-year LTC. Market research was conducted with firm interest solicitation, including contact with previous vendors, all confirming the sole source's interest. The anticipated cost is considered fair and reasonable based on historical pricing data and market comparison. The Contracting Officer (Genesis Johnson) certified the justification on November 26, 2024. The Competition Advocate (Yolanda Calvin Maupin) approved on January 2, 2024. The acquisition exceeds $15 million, requiring technical certification.