SPE4A726R0696_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for Sole Source and Limited Competition (AVN Form S53, March 2026), submitted by DLA Weapons Support Richmond for the acquisition of metallic aircraft gas turbine engine seals.

The contracting activity seeks to acquire 160 seals in the first year and 800 seals over a five-year period for an estimated annual value and five-year value (both redacted). The item is identified by NSN 2840-01-616-2295 and will be procured under a Firm Fixed-Price Indefinite Quantity Contract with a five-year base period and no options. The sole identified source is Magnetic Seal LLC (CAGE 04171). The justification cites 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as the statutory authority for restricting competition and applies AMSC code Q, indicating the government lacks adequate data or rights to data and cannot economically purchase from alternative sources. A sources sought notice and Request for Information were posted on Contract Opportunities on July 1, 2026, but no contractors responded. The acquisition is categorized as General Procurement and is controlled by DLA Weapons Support Richmond with Federal Only distribution restrictions. The justification includes actions to overcome barriers to competition through posting a sources sought notice, presolicitation synopsis, and Procurement Notes 1.04 and M.06 in the solicitation to invite alternate offers and encourage new sources to submit data. The Contracting Officer (Jeremy Prince) certified the justification on August 6, 2026, at the $10 million or below approval level.