SPRTA125R0444_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (CUI Form S53, NOV 2024) for a sole source acquisition by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma.

The acquisition covers 380 each of J85 Annular Ball Earings (NSN 3110-00-825-4869 / 327B622P1, Vendor Part Number 1903-S-103) under solicitation number SPRTA1258D044. The contract type is Firm-Fixed-Price with Fixed Quantity and will not include options. The estimated total contract value is redacted but noted as less than $750,000. This is a new action requiring acquisition from sole source SKF USA INC. (CAGE 38443). The justification cites 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as statutory authority, specifically AMSC B (part must be acquired from manufacturing source specified on source control drawing) and an "Other" rationale noting that the cognizant Government engineering authority lacks necessary data to approve alternate sources, and reverse engineering is infeasible due to item criticality, complexity, and excessive risk relative to potential savings.

Market research was conducted in accordance with FAR Part 10 by inquiring of Air Force data systems, Parts Manufacturer Approvals, Google, and Thomas Register, confirming SKF USA INC as the only approved source. No sources responded to the Broad Agency Announcement (FD2030600000) posted June 5, 2025 with closing date June 13, 2025. The acquisition will be synopsized on or about August 4, 2025. The Contracting Officer (Breann Irving) certified the justification on July 30, 2025 for approval not exceeding $750,000.