SPE4A726R0161_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (CUI Form S53) filed by the Defense Logistics Agency for a sole source acquisition. The contracting activity is Aviation - Richmond, VA, with solicitation number SPE4A7-26-R-0161 under FAR Part 15.

The acquisition is for 80 equivalent units of Duct Assembly, Bleed (NSN 1560-00-728-9450) from Arrowhead Products Corp (CAGE 70628). The contract type is IQC with 5 base years and 0 options. The Government determined sole source justification is appropriate based on 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), citing AMC 3 (acquire directly from manufacturer for second or subsequent time) and AMSC B (must be acquired from manufacturing source specified on source control drawing). Competition was pursued through a Request for Information posted on Contract Opportunities on November 4, 2025, but no vendors responded. A market survey was also conducted, with similar results yielding no interest. The Government determined anticipated costs are fair and reasonable based on prior procurement history. Technical data is unavailable and cannot be developed to permit full and open competition. Future actions to overcome barriers to competition include requiring a Sourcing Action Request package from vendors and including procurement note L22 in solicitations. The approval authority is the Contracting Officer for acquisitions not exceeding $900,000. The contracting officer is Renee Griffin, and supporting technical certification is on file.