Summary

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (CUI) form for a sole source acquisition by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Contracting Activity DLA-AHCA, under solicitation number SPRRA2-24-R-0080. The acquisition covers Indicator Bearing - Distance components (NSN 1430-01-686-3957/13633093-2) with quantities ranging from 106 to 226 units at an estimated value exceeding $15 million. The contract type is a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) 5-Year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with no options included. The sole source is Honeywell International Inc. (CAGE 02LU7).

The justification is supported by multiple factors, including AMSC 3 (acquire for the second or subsequent time directly from the manufacturer) 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 August 15, 2024, and closed on August 20, 2024, yielding three industry responses: BHPE LLC, Kastel Enterprises, and Quality Sourcing, Inc. Market research was conducted per FAR 10.001, and the anticipated cost is determined to be fair and reasonable. The acquisition synopsis is scheduled for September 3, 2024. The Head of Contracting Activity has approved this justification for a proposed contract exceeding $15 million but not exceeding $100 million.