SPRHA126R0221_Redacted1.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (CUI Form S53) for a sole source acquisition under FAR Part 15. The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Weapons Support Ogden is acquiring nine Data Transfer Units (NSN 7025-01-616-5061) from GE Aviation Systems LLC (CAGE 35351) on a firm fixed-price basis without options. The estimated contract value is redacted in the document.

The justification establishes that the acquisition is restricted to GE Aviation Systems LLC as the only source capable of furnishing the required supplies, citing statutory authority under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1). The contracting officer determined that the anticipated cost would be fair and reasonable based on JAW FAR 15.404 other than certified cost and price data. A sources sought notice and RFI were posted on Contract Opportunities on January 20, 2026, resulting in no industry responses. Market research was conducted by the 416th, including reviews of RFI/SSS postings, commercial catalogs, procurement history, corporate knowledge, internet databases, and government screening documents (761). The justification cites AMSC R as the basis for restriction, indicating that the Government does not own the data or rights needed to purchase from another source and procurement from other sources is not economical. Additional supporting facts note that technical data is not available and cannot be developed to permit full and open competition, and that the data presently available reflects minimum government needs. The Air Force regularly inquires with manufacturers regarding proprietary data rights sharing and performs feasibility analysis of reverse engineering. The contracting officer, Dennis Bouy, approved the justification as accurate and complete.