SPE4A726R0623_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (CUI) for Sole Source and Limited Competition acquisition filed by DLA Weapons Support (Richmond).

The acquisition involves a Sensing Element FIR (NSN 6340-01-434-8887) in the quantity of EAQ 40 with an estimated value that is redacted. The contract type includes 5 base years with 0 options and will not include an option for increased quantity or contract extension. The statutory authority for limiting competition is 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), which restricts the acquisition to sources with sole capability to furnish the required supplies or services. The identified sources capable of performing are Kidde Technologies, Inc. (CAGE 73168), Lockheed Martin Aeronautical Systems (CAGE 74703), and Simmons Precision Products, Inc. (CAGE 89305).

Competition improvement efforts included posting a sources sought notice and Request for Information (RFI) on Contract Opportunities on June 2, 2026, which resulted in no vendor responses. The justification indicates that technical data is not available and cannot be developed to permit full and open competition, supporting the use of AMSC R authority (Government does not own data or rights needed to purchase from another source, and it is not economical to procure the data or rights). A synopsis of the acquisition will be posted on June 22, 2026. The justification was approved by the Contracting Officer (approved for $10 million or below) and signed on 6/25/26. Actions to overcome barriers to competition in future acquisitions include including procurement notes in the solicitation to permit other vendors to submit Supplier Agreement Request packages.