Summary

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (FAR 6.302-1) for Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime, Solicitation No. SPE7MX25R0082. The document justifies a non-competitive acquisition of air-breathing hose and hose assemblies under Federal Supply Code 4720 through a three-year firm-fixed-price Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) with a one-year base period and two one-year option periods. Two line items are included: NSN 4720016724097 and NSN 4720016724542, both procured from Salem-Republic Rubber Co (CAGE 54789) using part numbers B8874-0K-N1006-034-6000AA and B8874-0K-N1006-034-3000AA respectively.

The justification cites 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) under AMC 3 authority, stating the items are only available from the approved source due to technical interchangeability requirements with currently fielded systems and design control approval. Market research was conducted from March through June 2025, contacting nine vendors with minimal responses indicating limited competition. A sources sought notice posted on SAM.gov (03/14/2025–03/24/2025) received one response from Hurricane Aerospace Solutions, Inc. Prior procurement history under Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) reviews determined these items are not commercial. The acquisition was synopsized for 15 days on 08/01/2025, with the full solicitation posted to DIBBS for 30 days. Price reasonableness will be established through comparison analysis of proposed prices to historical pricing. Approval authority is the Competition Advocate for contracts valued over $750,000 to $15,000,000.