SPE4A726R0003_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for Sole Source and Limited Competition (CUI Form S53, NOV 2024).

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation is pursuing a sole source acquisition of a hydraulic parts kit (NSN 1650-0157465185/FA500014, quantity 120) from Triumph Actuation Systems LLC (CAGE 1SR57) under FAR Part 15. The solicitation number is SPE4A726R0003, and this is a new action under FAR Part 15 without base year options. The statutory authority for limiting competition is 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), based on the manufacturer being the only known source capable of furnishing the required supplies. The acquisition is supported by technical certification on file indicating that technical data is not available and cannot be developed to permit full and open competition. A Sources Sought notice and RFI were posted on Contract Opportunities on August 13, 2025, with only CAGE 9SWS7 responding to the market survey. The acquisition will be synopsized on or about September 8, 2025, with solicitation copies provided to requesting firms. Dealers of manufacturers will also be solicited as part of efforts to solicit offers from as many sources as practicable. The Contracting Officer determined that anticipated costs to the Government will be fair and reasonable based on historical pricing and comparison with published market prices. The justification was approved by the Competition Advocate (over $750,000 but not exceeding $15 million threshold), with technical certification provided by the Contracting Officer. The document is controlled by DLA Aviation and FAO Supplier Operations with distribution limited to government use only.