SPRHA525R0455_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition form for a sole source acquisition by DLA Aviation Ogden. The procurement is for 3 Exciters, Radio Frequency with a National Stock Number (NSN) 5840-01-625-6969/152647-1. DRS Training & Control Systems is the sole source, as they are the only entity that owns complete data to manufacture the subject NSN. The acquisition is being conducted under 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), specifically using AMC 1 (suitable for competitive acquisition for the second or subsequent time) and a custom "Other" justification noting the proprietary nature of the data.

The total estimated value of the acquisition falls between $15 million and $100 million, requiring approval from the Head of Contracting Activity. A sources sought notice was posted on 12 March 2025, with no responses received. Market research was conducted, including review of government and commercial databases. The key barrier to competition is that the technical data is proprietary, and the contractor (DRS Training & Control Systems) is unwilling to sell it. The acquisition process involved outreach to the company on 11 March 2025, where they confirmed they would not sell the data rights. The document has been signed by the Contracting Officer and Competition Advocate, with final approval pending from the Head of Contracting Activity.