SPE4A725R0439_Redacted J_A.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (CUI Form S53, NOV 2024) submitted by the Defense Logistics Agency for a sole source and limited competition acquisition.

The acquisition is for SWITCH.PRESSURE.AIR supplies with NSN 1560-014961412 and 2980008-102, with a quantity of 185 units. The contracting activity is DLA Aviation (TMAA), and the solicitation number is SPE4A723R0439. The contract type is Firm Fixed Price for one base year with no options included. Two sources have indicated interest in writing for this acquisition: Parker Hannifin Corporation Div (CAGE 92003) and The Boeing Company (CAGE 76301). The use of authority 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) is justified under AMC 1 (suitable for competitive acquisition for the second or subsequent time) and AMSC C (part required engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain quality). A mass sources sought notice including NSN 1560-014961412 was posted to Contract Opportunities on 09/09/2024. The anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable based on obtaining offers from the maximum number of sources possible and evaluating offered prices against competitive offers or published price lists. A market survey was conducted, and firms indicating interest in the acquisition will be solicited. The justification notes that based on technical certification, technical data is not available and cannot be developed to permit full and open competition, with data presently available reflecting minimum needs of the Government. Actions to overcome barriers to competition include including alternate offer procurement notes for vendors submitting SAR packages. The justification was approved by the Competition Advocate (over $750,000 but not exceeding $15,000,000 threshold).