SPRTA125R0343_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (CUI – Controlled Unclassified Information) document supporting a sole source acquisition through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma.

The acquisition procures 93 cylinder assemblies and actuators for F-16 aircraft (NSN/PN: 1650010423259 / 12111178-005) from Arkwin Industries, Inc. (CAGE 98391) under a Firm-Fixed-Price, Fixed Quantity contract with no options. The total estimated dollar value is not disclosed in the document. The contracting activity is DLA Aviation, with solicitation number SPRTA1-25-R-0343, issued under FAR Part 15. The acquisition synopsis was posted to SAM.Gov on February 26, 2025, with a closing date of March 5, 2025, and the acquisition is scheduled to be synopsized on May 12, 2025, with firms able to request solicitation copies at that time.

The justification cites 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as authority for restricting competition to a single source. The primary restriction basis is AMSC R coding, which indicates the government does not own data or rights needed to procure the part from alternative sources, and reverse engineering is uneconomical. A market survey was conducted in accordance with FAR Part 10, including research into Haystack, Parts Manufacturer Approvals, sources, and service providers. The survey identified that only Arkwin Industries Inc. is able to fulfill the requirement. The contracting officer determined the anticipated cost to be fair and reasonable, and the Competition Advocate approved the justification. The DLA Counsel Aviation has provided legal certification confirming the restriction meets statutory requirements for acquisitions below $15 million. The document notes that a technical certification is required for acquisitions exceeding $15 million and commits to continued marketplace monitoring and requirement re-screening for future source development opportunities.