SPRTA125R0155_Redacted1.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) form for a sole source acquisition submitted by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. The document justifies restricting competition for the procurement of 120 servovalves (hydraulic) with NSN 1650-00-137-3916/RU6007-4X from Thomas Instrument (CAGE 5H860). The acquisition is characterized as a firm-fixed-price contract with no options and an estimated value exceeding $750,000 but not exceeding $15,000,000.

The justification cites 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as the statutory authority for limiting competition, with the primary rationale identified as AMSC D coding—indicating that the data needed to acquire this part is not economically available. Supporting documentation notes that the Technical Interchange Agreement Drawing 6U6007 is not available in Air Force files, and the data required to draft adequate specifications cannot be obtained economically. Additionally, a Sources Sought notice was posted to SAM.Gov on December 19, 2024 (closing December 26, 2024) with no additional vendors expressing interest. Market research was conducted by a multifunctional team that included inquiries into internet sources and manufacturers' websites. The solicitation is scheduled for synopsis on February 28, 2025. Approvals are required at the Competition Advocate level (over $750,000 not exceeding $15,000,000) and include certifications from the Contracting Officer, Competition Advocate, and supporting personnel as of February 18-28, 2025.