SPE4A726R0147_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (Form AVN S53, November 2024) submitted by DLA Weapons Support for a limited competition acquisition.

The acquisition concerns the procurement of coupling clamps, grooved components with NSN 5342-01432265 and PN NM115001-0400, in quantities of 436 units plus 876 units as a surge requirement. The estimated acquisition value is redacted. This is a Firm-Fixed-Price Indefinite Quantity Contract with a three-year base period and no options. The contracting activity is FAZC, with solicitation number SPF4A726R0147, under FAR Part 15. The action is a new acquisition, not an amendment. Two sources indicating an interest in the acquisition have been identified: Eaton Aeroquip LLC (CAGE 00624) and Lockheed Martin Corp (CAGE 98897). The statutory authority for limiting competition is 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), based on availability from only one or limited sources. The justification cites two reasons for the limitation: AMC 1 (suitable for competitive acquisition for the second or subsequent time) and AMSC C (part requires engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain quality). A sources sought notice and Request for Information were posted on Contract Opportunities on November 3, 2025, resulting in no responses. Market research included an email solicitation to dealers, and the Acquisition Specialist anticipates fair and reasonable pricing based on comparison with historical prices and independent government estimates. Actions to overcome barriers to future competition include inclusion of procurement notes M06/L04 in the solicitation and a SAR packet to permit other vendors to submit bids. The Contracting Officer, Genesis Johnson, approved the justification on November 12, 2025, with a signature authority not exceeding $750,000.