SPRTA125R0345_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for Sole Source and Limited Competition (CUI Form S53), issued by the Defense Logistics Agency for the acquisition of Indicator, Electrical for F-16 aircraft (NSN 6620012199413 / 8DJ215WBL1), quantity 33 units. The contracting activity is DLA Aviation at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, with solicitation number SPRTA1-25-R 0545.

The acquisition is structured as a Firm-Fixed-Price contract with fixed quantity, valued below the stated estimated amount, with no options included. The statutory authority for this sole source acquisition is 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), based on the determination that the supplies are available from only one known source capable of furnishing the required items. A Sources Sought notice was posted to SAM.gov on December 2, 2024, with a closing date of December 9, 2024, resulting in no responses. The sole identified source is Ametek Inc. (CAGE 97424). Additional justification includes AMSC code "D" designation (part not economically available) and AMSC code "Other" specification that Drawing 8DJ215WBL1 is not available in JEDMICS or MEDALS, with a letter dated February 16, 2018 from Ametek Inc. confirming that data and data rights will not be provided to the government. Market research was conducted per FAR 10, confirming Ametek Inc. as the only approved source for this manufacturing requirement. The acquisition will be synopsized on May 12, 2025, with solicitation copies provided to requestors. The Contracting Officer certified the justification on May 16, 2025, the Competition Advocate approved on May 31, 2025, and approval authority is the Head of Contracting Activity for contracts exceeding $15 million but not exceeding $100 million.