SPE4A726R0060_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (CUI) for Sole Source and Limited Competition acquisition prepared by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation. The acquisition is for Dampener Assembly parts (NSN 1440-015146552) in a quantity of 80 each, under solicitation number SPE4A726R0060 with a five-year base period contract type that will not include options. The sole source is Maven Engineering (CAGE 32067), selected under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) based on AMSC 3 (acquire for the second or subsequent time directly from the manufacturer) and AMSC C (part requires engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain quality).

The justification documents that a Sources Sought notice and Request for Information were posted on Contract Opportunities on 10/02/25 with no responses received, and a synopsis is scheduled for posting on 10/07/25. A market survey was conducted through posting on SAM.GOV for interested parties. The anticipated cost to the Government is determined to be fair and reasonable, with cost or pricing data to be requested. The acquisition seeks to overcome barriers to competition through a sources sought process and Any Source Approval Request to be submitted for product specialist review, which will be included in the solicitation. The justification requires approval by the Competition Advocate for the $900,000 to $20,000,000 level and has been certified by technical/requirements personnel and the Contracting Officer as accurate and complete.