SPRTA125Q0126_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for Sole Source and Limited Competition acquisition.

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is acquiring aircraft door access equipment (NSN 1560-01-305-4761FW/DAA131D555-001) in a quantity of 2 units on a firm-fixed-price, fixed-quantity basis for DLA Weapons Support at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma under solicitation SPRTAT-25-Q-0126. The acquisition is restricted to Northrop Grumman System Corporation (CAGE 78JW8) as the sole source based on 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) authority. The statutory basis includes AMC 4 (acquire for the first time directly from the manufacturer) and AMSC P (rights to use data needed to purchase from additional sources are not owned by the Government), combined with an additional rationale that efforts to obtain data use rights from Northrop Grumman have been unsuccessful, and Northrop Grumman is the only contractor with the specialized service capability to fulfill the Government's requirements.

A Sources Sought notice was posted to SAM.Gov on July 17, 2024 with a closing date of July 24, 2024, and no sources responded to the posting. Market research was conducted via a multi-functional team that included inquiries to Haystack, Parts Manufacturer Approvals, Google, Thomas Register, and manufacturer websites, which confirmed Northrop Grumman System Corporation Cage 78JW8 as the only approved source. The contracting officer determined that anticipated costs are fair and reasonable and will complete a price analysis. The justification was approved by the Contracting Officer on December 23, 2025, with the competition advocate and head of contracting activity approvals pending.