SPRTA125R0206_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (J&A) for a sole source contract issued by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma. The procurement is for a Nozzle Assembly, Turb component with National Stock Number (NSN) 2840-01-257-1305, seeking 10ea 3Min/15Max quantity. The contract will be a Firm Fixed-Price, Fixed Quantity type with no options, and the total estimated value is redacted. The statutory authority for limited competition is 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), indicating the item is available from only one or limited number of sources.

Market research was conducted from 6 Sept through 15 Oct 2024, with a Sources Sought synopsis posted to SAM.gov. The acquisition is restricted to RTX Corporation, the only known source possessing the required engineering specifications, design information, and manufacturing capabilities. The government will continue to monitor the marketplace for potential sources and periodically screen the item for changes in data and source availability. The contract is approved by the Contracting Officer and is within the $750,000 approval threshold, with a planned acquisition date of 08-Mar-2024.