SPE4A725R0662_Redacted.pdf

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

The acquisition involves 17 units of Engine Mount Forwar (NSN 1560-0109282844/35-8266-501) valued above the redacted amount. The contract type is FFP - Large Buy RFP with no options included. The statutory authority for limited competition is 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), permitting acquisition from available sole or limited sources only. A sources sought notice and Request for Information (RFI) was posted on May 31, 2025, resulting in two responses from CAGE codes 29183 and 92550. Four identified sole sources capable of furnishing the required supply are listed: AERO COMPONENTS, LLC (CAGE 59213); INFINITY FABRICATION, INC. (CAGE 06DM5); D-J ENGINEERING INC (CAGE 0C7H8); and MALONES CNC MACHINING INC (CAGE 2V045). The justification cites AMC 1 (suitable for competitive acquisition for the second or subsequent time) and AMSC C (part requires engineering source approval by design control activity to maintain quality). A market survey was conducted with results included in the sources sought submission. The acquisition is controlled by DLA Aviation and FAO Supplier Operations, with CUI category designation for Distribution/Dissemination Controlled Only. The justification was approved by Competition Advocate Yolanda Calvin Maupin on 6.30.25, with Contracting Officer Calvin Peterson certifying accuracy on the same date.