SPRPA126CYA17_N0038324X2836 _redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full & Open Competition (J&A) document issued by the Department of the Navy, DLA Aviation, Philadelphia.

The procurement involves the acquisition of 23 Buffer Cylinder Assemblies (NSN 1720-014657848, P/N 613466-4) with an expected final delivery date of November 20, 2030. The item has been designated a Critical Safety Item (CSI), which limits qualified sources to only two approved manufacturers: The Entwistle Company LLC (20722) and York Precision Machining and Hydraulics, LLC (81A16). The justification is based on 10 USC 3204(A)(1), establishing that only one or a limited number of responsible sources can satisfy agency requirements. The contracting activity assigned Folder #26042-0006 and PD #N003832X2836 to this procurement, with the line of accounting identified as 97 00 XX XX 4930 NC1A 000 85004 0 050120 7R 000000 7PPT00000000.

The J&A documents that market research was conducted and the proposed action was synopsized on the government-wide point of entry on March 26, 2026, with no other sources expressing interest. Engineering source approval is required to maintain part quality, as existing unique design capability and manufacturing/repair knowledge by qualified sources necessitate acquisition from approved sources. Section 6 confirms that a Source Validation Review was completed, and the contracting officer determined the anticipated cost to be fair and reasonable. The document received final approval from the Contracting Officer on June 17, 2026, with supporting reviews and concurrence from the Requirements Cognizance, Technical Cognizance, Source Validation, Small Business Coordination, Competition Advocate, and Legal Sufficiency officials.