SPE4A726R0286_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (CUI), filed by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Aviation - Richmond, VA for the acquisition of thermocouple harness assemblies (NSN 2995-01-695-3676) in a quantity of 640 units (EAQ).

The acquisition is being conducted as a limited competition restricted to sole sources due to technical and operational requirements. The contracting activity identified two approved sources: Thermocontrol, Inc. (CAGE 65410) and General Electric Co. (CAGE 99207). The justification cites 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as the statutory authority for sole source procurement, specifically invoking AMC 1 (suitable for competitive acquisition for second or subsequent time) and AMSC C (part requires engineering source approval by design control activity to maintain quality). The document notes that a sources sought notice and RFI were posted to Contract Opportunities on December 12, 2025, with no vendor responses received, and a mass sources sought notice including the relevant NSN was also posted with no responses. The contract type is Indefinite Quantity with 5 base years and 0 options. The solicitation is scheduled to be synopsized on or about January 2, 2026. A market survey was conducted to solicit firms indicating interest; sources sought synopsis was posted in Contract Opportunities with no vendor response. The justification indicates that technical data is not available and cannot be developed to permit full and open competition, and that anticipated costs to the Government will be fair and reasonable based on previous procurement history. The Competition Advocate and Head of Contracting Activity have approved the justification for the over $900,000 and not exceeding $20 million approval level.