SPE4A726R0443_Redacted1.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (CUI Form S53) for a sole source acquisition of ballscrew assemblies by the DLA Weapons Support Richmond contracting activity.

The acquisition seeks 128 units of ballscrew assemblies (NSN 1880121175837) with an estimated value exceeding $900,000 but not exceeding $20,000,000. The contract type is FFP (Firm Fixed Price) with no options. The three eligible sources identified are Linear Motion LLC (CAGE 0A335), CEF Industries, LLC (CAGE 00268), and Lockheed Martin Corp (CAGE 98897). The justification cites 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as the statutory authority for sole source procurement, specifically citing AMC 1 (suitable for competitive acquisition for the second or subsequent time) and AMSC C (part requires engineering source approval by design control activity to maintain quality). Efforts to improve competition included a Request for Information posted on beta.SAM.gov on 2/18/2026, which yielded no responses. A sources sought synopsis is planned for 02/26/2026 with solicitation copy provided to interested firms. The justification indicates that technical data is not available and cannot be developed to permit full and open competition, and that data presently available reflects minimum government needs. The Competition Advocate approved the justification on 3.2.26, and the Contracting Officer (Jennifer L. Rivers) certified it on 02/25/2026. Actions to overcome future competition barriers include procurement notes to allow other vendors to submit SAR packets and replacement of deleted DLAD clauses to enhance future competition.