JA PR 7015233471 RFP SPE7M126R0007 Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (FAR 6.103-1) document issued by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Weapons Support (Columbus) for solicitation SPE7M1-26-R-0007, dated March 2026.

The procurement seeks to acquire 263 Adapter, Headset Mic units (NSN/P/N 5965-14-559-2147) for H1 Series Helicopters under a firm-fixed-price contract with fixed quantity and no options. The estimated contract value is redacted but falls below $10,000,000. This acquisition is being conducted as a one or limited number of responsible sources procurement under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), utilizing AMSC 3 authority because the data needed to acquire this part competitively is not physically available, cannot be obtained economically, and adequate specifications cannot be drafted. The government requires spare parts that are form, fit, and functionally interchangeable with those currently used on the supported end item. Only two sources are identified as capable of furnishing the required supplies and approved by the design control activity: Thales AVS France (CAGE F9111) and Thales Defense & Security (CAGE 23386). The contracting officer certified the accuracy of approved sources on 5/4/2026.

Market research efforts included a Sources Sought Notice posted on SAM.gov on 3/6/2026 for five business days (no responses received), a market survey conducted on 3/6/2026 contacting Thales Defense & Security Inc (no response received), a procurement history review (no alternate sources found), and a general internet search (no additional sources identified). The solicitation will be posted to the DLA Internet Bid Board System for a minimum of 30 days with dealers of approved sources solicited. The acquisition will be synopsized on or about 5/15/2026 for 15 days. The contracting officer determined that anticipated costs will be fair and reasonable based on price comparison analysis and historical pricing data. A copy of the previous justification from an earlier related contract is attached per DFARS PGI 206.104-71.