SPE4A725R0457_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (CUI) for a sole source and limited competition acquisition filed by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation.

The Defense Logistics Agency is acquiring 81 units of a Gearbox Assembly (NSN 1680-01450889/183210-1 & 2740012-2-1) through an FFP (Firm Fixed Price) Large Buy RFP with no options included. The total estimated dollar value is redacted. The statutory authority for this limited competition is 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), permitting acquisition from only one or limited sources. The acquisition is restricted to two sources known to have the capability to furnish the required supplies: CURTISS-WRIGHT CONTROLS, INC. (CAGE 0AHP5) and MOOG INC. (CAGE 0ZWK8).

The justification is based on AMC 1 (suitable for competitive acquisition for the second or subsequent time) and AMSC C (requiring engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain part quality). A sources sought notice and RFI were posted on the Contract Opportunities portal on March 12, 2025, resulting in one response from CAGE 9SWS7. A market survey was conducted to solicit firms indicating interest in the acquisition. The Contracting Officer (Calvin Peterson) approved the justification on April 8, 2025, with Competition Advocate (Yolanda Calvin Maupin) certification for the $750,000 to $15,000,000 approval level. The Head of Contracting Activity approval is required for this contract valued between $15 million and $100 million.