JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

This is a Contracting Unique Identifier (CUI) document justifying a sole source acquisition for supplies and services based on limited competition authority.

Acquisition Overview and Requirements:

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Aviation - Richmond, VA is acquiring duct bleed air (NSN/PN 1560-00-780-5718) in a quantity of 40 EAQ. The solicitation number is SPE4A7-26-R-0354 and is governed under FAR Part 15. This is a new action using IQC with 5 base years and 0 options, with no options included. The statutory authority for this limited competition acquisition is 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), permitting acquisitions available from only one or limited number of sources. The acquisition is restricted to two suppliers identified as the only known sources capable of furnishing the required supplies: ARROWHEAD PRODUCTS CORP (CAGE 70628) and SENIOR OPERATIONS LLC (CAGE 98769). Both suppliers are designated as Alternate Military Specification Control (AMSC B) sources, requiring acquisition from a manufacturing source specified on a source control drawing.

Competition Efforts and Justification:

A sources sought notice and Request for Information (RFI) were posted in Contract Opportunities on January 8, 2026, resulting in no vendor responses. A market survey was conducted consistent with FAR 10 requirements, with the sources sought synopsis posted in Contract Opportunities; however, no vendors responded to this effort either. The justification relies on technical certification establishing that technical data is not available and cannot be developed to permit full and open competition, with available data reflecting only minimum Government needs. The acquisition is scheduled for synopsis on or about January 30, 2026, with solicitation copies to be provided upon request. To enhance future competition, vendors are required to submit a SAR package, with Procurement Note L22 included in the solicitation. The Competition Advocate approved this limited competition justification for an estimated value exceeding $900,000 but not exceeding $20,000,000. The contracting officer certified the justification as accurate and complete on January 14, 2026.