SPRTA125R0280_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition form for the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). The acquisition is for 51 NOZZLE, AUGMENTER EX parts (NSN 2840015975756PR/2026M10P03) using a firm-fixed-price, fixed-quantity contract. The procurement is being conducted through a sole-source acquisition from General Electric Company, with the statutory authority based on 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) for acquiring directly from the manufacturer.

Market research was conducted using Air Force data systems like Haystack, Parts Manufacturer Approvals, Google, and Thomas Register. The document indicates that the item is AMSC coded R, which means reverse engineering is uneconomical. The DLA Aviation engineering group will continue to monitor the marketplace for source development. The acquisition is planned for 21-Apr-2025, with a Sources Sought notice posted on 21-Mar-2024, and no sources responded to the posting. The contracting officer, Breann Irving, has certified the information as accurate and complete, with the approval level not exceeding $750,000.