Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (CUI) form submitted by DLA Aviation Ogden for a sole source acquisition.

Acquisition Overview: The procurement is for 17 units of an F-16 Electronic Component (NSN 5998013227146WF/16E10150-801) under a firm fixed-price contract with no options. The total estimated value is redacted. The contracting activity is OO-DLA/AUB under solicitation number SPRH44-25-R-0986. This is a new action under FAR Part 15, requiring approval at the Competition Advocate level (over $750,000 but not exceeding $15,000,000).

Justification for Sole Source: The acquisition is restricted to the only source known to have the capability to furnish the required supplies. The sole sources identified are Lockheed Martin Corporation (CAGE 81755) and ElbitAmerica Inc. (CAGE 0WFC9). The statutory authority cited is 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), permitting acquisition from a limited number of sources. A Sources Sought notice/RFI was posted to Contract Opportunities on March 20, 2024, resulting in no responses from industry. The justification cites AMC 3 (acquire for the second or subsequent time directly from the manufacturer), AMSC N (manufacture requires special test/inspection facilities), and notes that only Lockheed Martin/ElbitAmerica owns complete data to manufacture the subject NSN. Market research confirmed no additional sources exist capable of satisfying the requirement. A technical certification is required because the acquisition exceeds $15 million. The acquisition is scheduled for synopsis on September 10, 2025.