SPE4A726R0493_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (CUI) form (AVN Form S53, March 2026) submitted by the Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support for a sole source acquisition of Pylon Idler Mount supplies. The document number is 1000228009, and the solicitation number is SPE4A726R0493. The acquisition is for 50 units with an estimated acquisition value that is redacted, with a 5-year firm fixed-price indefinite quantity contract (IQC) containing no options.

The justification cites 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as statutory authority, specifically AMC 1 (Suitable for competitive acquisition for the second or subsequent time) and AMSC C (part required engineering source approval by design control activity to maintain quality). A sources sought notice/RFI was posted on Contract Opportunities on 03/17/2026, but no contractor responded. The acquisition targets two known sources: Lord Corporation (CAGE 76005) and Bell Textron Inc (CAGE 97499). The contracting activity determined that fair and reasonable prices would be based on historical pricing analysis and similar item comparisons. A market survey was conducted through the sources sought notice on 03/17/2026. The justification notes that technical data is not available and cannot be developed to permit full and open competition, and includes provisions for a presolicitation synopsis and alternate evaluation procedures in future acquisitions to reduce barriers to competition. The Contracting Officer, Jeremy Prince, approved the justification on 3/24/2026.