SPE4A825Q0025_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (CUI) form submitted by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation - DSCR for a non-competitive acquisition under FAA Part 15.

The acquisition (Solicitation Number SPE4-48-25-Q-0025, Document ID PR# 23-30-1327, EBS# 7009471553) seeks to procure robotic welding system components and Dell computer laptops in quantities of 2 each. The estimated value is redacted. The justification cites 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition based on availability from only one or a limited number of sources. Four sources are identified as capable suppliers: KC Robotics Inc (CAGE 49056), Solideon/dba Additive Space Technologies Inc (CAGE 9BE38), Accufacture (CAGE 9UDC9), and SMT Auto (CAGE 8GVB8). Additional sources expressing interest include ARC3 Gases (CAGE 7B9U5).

A market survey was conducted between September 20, 2023 and October 30, 2023, with follow-up research conducted November 13-December 23, 2024. The acquisition will be synopsized on or about February 14, 2025, with solicitation copies available to interested firms. Cost avoidance justifications are provided under FAR 6.302-1 for substantial duplication of costs in follow-on acquisitions, citing equipment procurement cost savings and elimination of redundant training requirements. The Contracting Officer (Randell Hardy, dated 2/5/2025) and Competition Advocate (Yolanda Calvin Mappin, dated 2/13/2025) have approved the justification for a contract exceeding $750,000 but not exceeding $15 million.