REDACTED S53 JA.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (CUI Form S53, November 2024) submitted by the Defense Logistics Agency for a sole source acquisition through DLA Aviation - AHAA. The document justifies restricting competition for the procurement of Seal, Carbon - No. 1 (NSN/PN: 5330-01-336-7194 / 6053T48) in a quantity range of 700 to 1,756 units. The estimated acquisition value and maximum dollar value are redacted in the document.

The acquisition is structured as a fixed-price firm-fixed-price contract with no options for additional quantities or contract extensions. The statutory authority cited is 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), which permits acquisition from a sole source or limited number of sources. The justification identifies three sole sources capable of furnishing the required supplies: General Electric Company (CAGE 99207), Stein Seal Company (CAGE 03673), and Kaydon Ring & Seal, Inc., doing business as SKF Precision Technologies (CAGE 75370). The use of authority is justified under AMC 1 (suitable for competitive acquisition for the second or subsequent time) and AMSC B (must be acquired from a manufacturing source specified on a source control drawing). A sources sought notice and Request for Information were posted on September 17, 2025, with no responses received to date. The justification indicates that a synopsis will be posted on or about October 7, 2025, and firms are encouraged to seek source approval for future competitions. The Competition Advocate approved the justification on September 23, 2025, with the Contracting Officer's signature dated September 18, 2025.