SPE4A726R0011_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (CUI Form S53, NOV 2024) submitted by DLA Aviation for a sole source acquisition.

The acquisition is for Interface Unit Communication Equipment (NSN 5895-01500571 / PN 1ITE5043) in a quantity of 380 units (765) plus 5 additional MCQ5 units. The contract type is Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Indefinite Quantity (IQ) for a 3-year base period with no options. The anticipated acquisition value is not disclosed in the document. The solicitation number is SPE4A7-26-R-0011, and the contracting activity is FAZC.

The justification for sole source acquisition is based on statutory authority 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), with AMSC Z (commercial/off-the-shelf item) and AMC 3 (acquire for the second or subsequent time directly from the manufacturer) cited as the applicable acquisition method codes. A Request for Information (RFI) was posted on Contract Opportunities on 08/29/25, which resulted in no responses. However, the Materiel Requirement (MR) conducted outreach via email to the approved source, which stated their distributor would submit a quote. The sole identified source is L3HARRIS AVIATION PRODUCTS, INC (CAGE 25583), with one additional interested source noted: HC PACIFIC (CAGE 53037). The acquisition is planned for synopsis on or about 9/12/2025. The justification was approved by the Competition Advocate (Yolanda Calvin Maupin/COMPAD) on 9.17.2025 and signed by the Contracting Officer (Genesis Johnson) on 9/3/2025. Future actions include incorporating procurement notes M06/L04 to permit other vendors to submit solicitation copies to enhance competition in subsequent acquisitions.