Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition – Solicitation SPE7L126R0067

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (FAR 6.302-1 and FAR 6.103-1) for a single-source acquisition of pressure bellows (NSN 3010-005185974) by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Weapons Support in Columbus. The acquisition covers 122 each with 50% quantity options under a firm-fixed-price contract for F-15 Aircraft, 19F end items. The contracting action is structured as a fixed quantity one-time buy with an estimated base contract value and total contract value (including 50% options) that are redacted in the document.

The Government restricts supply to Honeywell International Inc. (CAGE 59364) as the sole known source with capability to furnish form, fit, and functionally interchangeable spare parts currently approved by the design control activity. The justification cites 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) under AMC 3 authority (second or subsequent acquisition directly from manufacturer). Market research efforts included a Sources Sought Notice posted February 3, 2026 (yielding no responses), contact with four vendors (SERVICE & SALES INC, KINEMOTIVE CORPORATION, SENIOR OPERATIONS LLC, and Honeywell International), and a general internet search—all yielding no viable alternate sources. The last procurement was October 25, 2025 from Sherwood Avionics and Accessories at $4,625.00 per unit for 54 units. The item is classified as non-commercial under FAR Part 15 procedures. The Contracting Officer, Danielle K. Jilton, approved and certified this justification on May 20, 2026, with approval authority limited to acquisitions up to $10,000,000.