SPRTA1235R0107_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (J&A) for a sole source acquisition by the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma. The document seeks to procure a Cylinder Assembly with NSN 1650-00-723-1139, with a maximum quantity of 42 each. The contract will be a Firm Fixed-Price, Fixed Quantity type with Northrop Grumman Technical Services (Aerometals, CAGE 32664) as the sole source.

Key details include a Sources Sought Synopsis posted on sam.gov on 22 August 2024 with a closing date of 29 August 2024, which received no responses. The market research included inquiries into Haystack, Parts Manufacturer Approvals, Google, Thomas Register, and similar manufacturer websites. The acquisition is justified under AMC 1 (suitable for competitive acquisition) and a specific Northrop Grumman specification that allows the Government to acquire parts from additional sources. The Contracting Officer, Michael Hannan (GS-13), signed the document on 4 March 2025, and it is approved for acquisitions not exceeding $750,000.