SPRHA125R0324_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (J&A) for a sole source acquisition by DLA Aviation Ogden. The acquisition involves procuring 70 units of a VALVE,LINEAR,DIRECT with NSN 1630-00-332-5721LE/313707, to be purchased directly from Hydro-Aire, Inc. (CAGE 81982) under a firm fixed price contract. The justification cites 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as the statutory authority, specifically noting AMC 3 (acquire directly from the manufacturer) and AMSC R (government does not own data or rights to procure from another source).

Market research was conducted, including a sources sought notice posted on 7 January 2025, with no responses received. The acquisition is justified based on technical certification that the required technical data is not available and cannot be developed to permit full and open competition. The procurement requires Head of Contracting Activity approval due to the value exceeding $15 million but not exceeding $100 million. The Air Force is working to overcome barriers by regularly inquiring with manufacturers about sharing proprietary data rights for future free and open solicitations, with a specific request for data sent to Hydro-Aire on 14 Nov 2024.