SPRHA126R0700_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (CUI) form for a sole source acquisition of multiple disk brakes (NSN 1630-01-009-8475) with a quantity of 4 units. The contracting activity is the DLA Weapons Support Ogden under solicitation number SPRHA1-26-R-0700, with the acquisition being conducted under FAR Part 12 for commercial items.

The sole source is Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems (CAGE 0B9R9), justified under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) for second or subsequent procurement directly from the manufacturer (AMC 3). A sources sought notice and Request for Information were posted to sam.gov on June 22, 2026, which resulted in no responses from industry. The justification cites that the government does not own the data or rights needed to purchase the part from another source and that it is not economical to procure the data or rights (AMSC R). Additionally, the contractor owns the complete data to manufacture the subject NSN and is unwilling to sell it. The contracting officer certifies the anticipated cost to the Government is fair and reasonable based on IAW FAR 15.404 other than certified cost and pricing data. A market survey was conducted including RFI/SSS postings on sam.gov, commercial catalogs review, procurement history review, Internet databases, and government screening documents. The actions being taken to overcome barriers to competition in any subsequent acquisition include regular Air Force inquiries to the manufacturer regarding sharing or selling proprietary data rights and analysis of feasibility and cost-effectiveness of reverse engineering. The acquisition is a firm fixed-price contract with no options. Approval authority for this acquisition not exceeding $10 million is delegated to the Contracting Officer, Rocky Tello, PCO, with signature dated June 23, 2026.