SPE4A726R0698_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for Sole Source and Limited Competition under FAR Part 15, submitted by DLA Weapons Support (Richmond) for the Defense Logistics Agency (FAQE).

The acquisition seeks to procure one fluid filter element (NSN 1650-01-553-0426) in a quantity of approximately 1,880 units. The contract is structured as an IQC (Indefinite Quantity Contract) with 5 base years and 0 options, with no option for quantity increases. The statutory authority for limiting competition is 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), which permits acquisition directly from the manufacturer when the item can only be obtained from a single source. The sole source contractor identified is Pall Aeropower Corp. (CAGE 18350). The justification cites two primary reasons for sole source acquisition: (1) AMSC D—the data needed to acquire the part is not economically available, and (2) AMSC D—technical data is not available and cannot be developed to permit full and open competition. A sources sought notice/RFI was posted to Contract Opportunities on July 2, 2026, which resulted in no vendor responses. The document confirms a market survey was conducted to increase competition, with results showing no interested firms. The Contracting Officer (Renee Griffin) certified the justification on 7/9/26, and the acquisition is scheduled for synopsis on July 23, 2026. The estimated contract value and maximum dollar value are redacted in the document. Technical certification on file supports the sole source determination.