SPRTA125R0085_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition form for a sole source acquisition by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma. The procurement is for T-38 Light, Navigational items (First Articles) and a Non-Recurring Expenses - Engineering & First Article Test Report, with quantities of 17 EA and 2 EA respectively, along with one lot of data. The contract is a firm-fixed-price, fixed-quantity type with no options, and the total estimated value is redacted.

The justification indicates that the acquisition is restricted to Aero International LLC (Grimes Aerospace), as drawing 41-0542-1, 41-0543-3 is not available in JEDMICS or MEDALS. A market survey was conducted involving multiple sources, and technical data is not available or cannot be developed to permit full and open competition. The 422 SCMS will continue to monitor the marketplace for potential sources. The document is approved by the Contracting Officer and Competition Advocate, with signatures dated 18-Jun-2025, and is pending review by the Head of Contracting Activity for contracts over $15 million but not exceeding $100 million.