SPE4A726R0167_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (CUI Form S53, October 2025) submitted by the Defense Logistics Agency for a sole source acquisition through the Aviation - Richmond, VA contracting activity.

The acquisition covers 40 units of a particle separator (NSN 2945-01-472-6092) on a firm fixed-price basis with no options. The contracting officer estimates the total acquisition value exceeds $900,000 but does not exceed $20,000,000, requiring approval by a Competition Advocate. The justification cites 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as statutory authority for limiting competition, with the acquisition restricted to two identified sources: Pall AeroPower Corp (CAGE 18350) and The Boeing Co (CAGE 77272). The selection is based on AMC 1 (suitable for competitive acquisition for the second or subsequent time) and AMSC B (must be acquired from a manufacturing source specified on a source control drawing). A sources sought synopsis and Request for Information were posted on Contract Opportunities on November 4, 2025, but no vendors responded. The justification confirms that technical data is unavailable and cannot be developed to permit full and open competition, and that presently available data reflects the Government's minimum needs. The Competition Advocate approved the justification on December 18, 2025, and the Contracting Officer certified accuracy on the same date. Actions to overcome barriers to future competition include requiring submission of a SAR package and including Procurement Note L22 in the solicitation.