SPRTA125R0447_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (CUI) filed by the Defense Logistics Agency for a sole source acquisition under FAA Part 15. The contracting activity is DLA Aviation at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, with solicitation number SPRTA1-25-R-0447 and document identification number FD2030-25-00803.

The acquisition concerns a Vane Assembly, Fan, A (NSN/PN 2840013476527FR/9547M11G03) with a quantity of 6 units maximum. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price, fixed-quantity acquisition with no options. General Electric Company (CAGE 07482) is identified as the sole source supplier. The justification cites 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as statutory authority, specifically under AMC 3 (acquire for the second or subsequent time directly from the manufacturer) and AMSC V (high reliability part under formal reliability program where control reliability limits cannot be obtained). A Sources Sought notice was posted to SAM.gov on 10-February-2025 with a closing date of 18-February-2025, resulting in no responses. Market research was conducted by a multi-functional team using Haystack, Parts Manufacturer Approvals, Google searches, Thomas Register, and manufacturer websites, confirming no equivalent non-developmental or commercial off-the-shelf products exist within the current marketplace. The estimated contract value is redacted. The acquisition will be synopsized on or about 15-August-2025. The Contracting Officer (Keith Russ) certified the justification on 31-July-2025, with Competition Advocate (Tracy Cierdennen) approval also dated 31-July-2025. The Head of Contracting Activity approval section for acquisitions exceeding $15 million remains unsigned.