SPE4A725R0349_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 (DLA) Aviation. The document covers the procurement of Fluid Filter Elements (NSN 1650-01795033) with a quantity of 1,324 each, on a Firm Fixed-Price Indefinite Quantity Contract for a five-year base period. BHPE LLC (CAGE 9SWS7) was the only source identified through a sources sought notice posted on Contract Opportunities on 1/29/2025, expressing interest and being provided with instructions. The acquisition is being made under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), specifically citing AMC 1 (suitable for competitive acquisition for the second or subsequent time) and AMSC B (must be acquired from a manufacturing source specified on a source control drawing).

The total estimated dollar value of the acquisition is redacted, but the contract requires technical certification for acquisitions over $15 million. The document indicates that technical data is not available and cannot be developed to permit full and open competition. The procurement process included market research efforts via a sources sought notice to maximize competition, with dealers of manufacturers to be solicited. The document is signed by the Contracting Officer (Jeremy Prince) on 2/12/2025 and the Competition Advocate (Yolanda Calvin Maupin) on 3.3.2025, with approval levels indicating the contract value is over $15 million but not exceeding $100 million.