SPE4A725R0415_Redacted.pdf

This is an AVN Form 554 (CUI), a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for Unusual and Compelling Urgency, submitted by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) for contracting activity FAZ under solicitation number SPE4A7250R415.

The acquisition concerns supplies/services for ROD COMPR REAR (NSN/PN: 284000078778170) with a quantity of 1040 units and an undisclosed estimated value. The statutory authority for this non-competitive action is 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(2) for Unusual and Compelling Urgency, with a delivery requirement of five days for a quantity of 78 units currently on backorder. The acquisition is restricted to three identified sources known capable of meeting the compressed timeline: RTX Corporation (CAGE codes 52661 and 77445) and Beta Engineering (CAGE code 33436). A market survey was conducted with approved sources contacted. The justification cites a priority designator within Issue Priority Group (IPG) 1 as supporting the urgency determination. No sources expressed written interest in the acquisition. The requisitioner notes that sources sought were posted with instructions on becoming approved sources, and future competitive actions will be pursued to overcome barriers to competition. The contracting officer (Leslie Adams) certified the information as accurate and complete.