SPRRA225R0093_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for Sole Source and Limited Competition, specifically an AVN Form S53 from the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) for a power supply acquisition.

The Defense Logistics Agency's Aviation Contracting Activity (DLA-AHCA) is acquiring 80 power supplies (NSN/PN: 6130-01-698-8519/11480837-10) on a firm fixed price, one-time-buy basis. The estimated contract value is undisclosed but falls within the $750,000 to $15,000,000 range, requiring Competition Advocate approval. The acquisition is restricted to a sole source—RANTEC POWER SYSTEMS INC (CAGE 60132)—based on two primary justifications: (1) AMSC 3, which permits acquisition directly from the manufacturer for the second or subsequent time, and (2) AMSC C, which requires engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain part quality. A sources sought notice was published on 12 June 2025 with a response deadline of 17 June 2025; only one response was received from Datacom Solutions Inc. (CAGE 327Q9), which was directed to complete an approval process for future opportunities. The contracting officer Jean Paul Bretz certified the justification on 23 June 2025, with approval from Competition Advocate Nikki Hendrix on the same date. The acquisition is controlled by DLA Aviation and the Army Health Care Branch (AHCB) and is categorized as single-source equipment list distribution.