SPE4A725R0380_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for Sole Source and Limited Competition, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation under solicitation number SPEA725R0380 for a large buy Request for Proposals (RFP).

The acquisition seeks nine compensator-plugs (NSN 1650-0010079/38/66335-1) on a sole source basis from Senior Operations (CAGE 07649). The statutory authority for limiting competition is 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), citing the requirement that the part be acquired directly from the manufacturer for the second or subsequent time (AMC 3), coupled with the necessity that it must be acquired from a manufacturing source specified on a source control drawing (AMSC B). A sources sought notice and Request for Information were posted on Contract Opportunities on February 11, 2025, with results showing only CAGE 9SWS7 responded. The acquisition requires technical data that is not available and cannot be developed to permit full and open competition. A market survey was conducted identifying manufacturers of similar products and dealers, with one vendor responding to the sources sought notice. The Contracting Officer anticipates the price will be fair and reasonable based on comparison with historical pricing, published prices, or similar indexes. The solicitation will be synopsized on or about March 24, 2025, with any firm requesting a copy provided. The justification was executed by the Contracting Officer and approved by the Competition Advocate, with required technical certification on file. The estimated acquisition value falls between $750,000 and $15,000,000, requiring Competition Advocate approval.