Summary: Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for Sole Source and Limited Competition

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (CUI Form S53, March 2026) submitted by DLA Weapons Support - Richmond for the acquisition of 13 Elevator Aircraft units (NSN/PN: 1560-016423875) under Solicitation Number SPE4A726R0709. The estimated value is redacted. The acquisition is structured as a Fixed Price contract with no options included.

The justification documents that a sources sought notice and Request for Information (RFI) were posted on beta.sam.gov on July 10, 2026, with no responses received. The sole source restriction is based on 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), with Lockheed Martin Corp (CAGE 98897) identified as the only source with the capability to furnish the required supplies. The restriction employs AMC 3 (acquire for the second or subsequent time directly from the manufacturer) and AMSC C (engineering source approval required to maintain part quality). The justification notes that technical data is not available and cannot be developed to permit full and open competition, representing the minimum Government need. The contracting officer certifies the acquisition cost as fair and reasonable based on published price lists and market research. Actions to overcome barriers to competition include inclusion of procurement notes M06/L04 (replacing DLAD Delete Clause 52.217-002) to permit other vendors to submit SAR packets and Procurement Note L22 (replacing DLAD deleted provision 52.217-9023) to enhance future competition. No other sources expressed interest in writing. The document was signed by Leslea Newlon, KO, on July 10, 2026, and falls under the $10 million or below approval threshold requiring only Contracting Officer authorization.