SPRTA125R0002_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) form for a sole source acquisition by DLA Aviation at Tinker AFB for 41 Liquid Oxygen Converters (NSN: 1660-00-915-9673BO / 10C-0002-25). The procurement is a firm-fixed-price, fixed quantity contract with no options, being awarded to Essex Industries, Inc. (CAGE: 19062).

A Sources Sought notice was posted on SAM.gov on June 12, 2024 (FD2030-24-01352) but received no responses. The acquisition is limited to qualified QPL sources per specifications MIL-DTL-25667/7 and QPL-25666. Market research conducted by a multi-functional team determined Essex Industries is the only source able to fulfill the requirement. The acquisition will be synopsized on September 12, 2024. The justification cites 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as authority and has been approved for acquisitions between $750,000 and $15,000,000 by the Competition Advocate on October 30, 2024.