Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition – Sole Source and Limited Competition

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (CUI) form filed by the Defense Logistics Agency for the acquisition of nozzle, turbine, and aircraft components from General Electric Company (CAGE: 99207) under solicitation SPRTA1-25-R-0279. The acquisition involves 392 units with a firm-fixed-price, fixed-quantity contract structure containing no options. The total estimated dollar value and maximum dollar value are redacted, though the acquisition exceeds the $15 million threshold requiring technical certification and legal review.

The justification cites 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as the statutory authority for other than full and open competition, with AMC 1 and AMSC C codes selected as the basis. The AMSC C designation indicates the part requires engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain quality. A Sources Sought notice was posted on SAM.Gov on November 27, 2024 (FD2030500557), with a closing date of December 27, 2024, which resulted in no sources replying to the posting. Market research was conducted on December 31, 2024, through Air Force data systems, Parts Manufacturer Approvals, Google, Thomas Register, and similar resources, confirming no commercial alternatives exist for this military-specific requirement. The justification notes the item is AMSC "C" coded and reverse engineering is uneconomical. The acquisition was synopsized on May 7, 2025, with the Competition Advocate approving the justification on May 31, 2025, and the Contracting Officer certifying accuracy on May 16, 2025.