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This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (AVN Form S53) for a sole source acquisition under FAR Part 15.

The Defense Logistic Agency Weapons Support (DLA Richmond - FAQE) is acquiring Aircraft Duct Assembly (NSN 1660-011832008) on a firm fixed-price indefinite quantity contract basis for a three-year term with no options. The estimated annual value is redacted, with a three-year estimated value also redacted. The acquisition is restricted to two known sources capable of furnishing the required supplies: Arrowhead Products (CAGE 70628) and Senior Operations (CAGE 98769). The statutory authority for this limited competition is 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), based on the determination that the item must be acquired from a manufacturing source(s) specified on a source control drawing (AMSC B) and that this part has been designated a high reliability item where probability of failure would be unacceptable.

A sources sought notice and Request for Information were posted on Contract Opportunities on January 27, 2026, with no contractor responses received. The market survey confirmed that historical prices were fair and reasonable, and techniques including intrinsic value engineering analysis and price analysis based on similar items were used to establish price fairness. One interested source (S3 AERODEFENSE LLC, CAGE 4GPC1) was identified during market research efforts. Actions to overcome competitive barriers include posting a pre-solicitation synopsis with Procurement Note L2.2 restricting alternate offers for this source-controlled item. The justification was approved by the Contracting Officer on April 1, 2026, as the estimated value is $10 million or below.