SPRTA125R0265_Redacted.pdf

This is an AVN Form S3, a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for Sole Source and Limited Competition, filed by the Defense Logistics Agency for the DLA Weapons Support at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma.

The acquisition seeks 38 units of an Actuator, Electro-Mie for F-15 aircraft (NSN 1680-01-228-3823, part number R1501S-15E-1). The contract type is Firm-Fixed-Price with Fixed Quantity and will not include options. The justification is submitted as an amendment to change from FAR Part 15 to FAR Part 13.5, using limited competition authority under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1). The single identified source is Whippany Actuation Systems, LLC (CAGE 81039), determined to be the only source capable of furnishing the required supplies. The acquisition method suffix codes selected are AMC 3 (acquire for the second or subsequent time directly from the manufacturer), AMSC R (government does not own data or rights and procurement is uneconomical from other sources), and Other (uneconomical to reverse engineer the part). A Sources Sought notice and revised Request for Information were posted on SAM.Gov on April 15, 2025, with a closing date of April 22, 2025; no sources replied to either posting. The estimated total acquisition value is redacted. A market survey was conducted per FAR 10, including inquiries to Parts Manufacturers Approvals, Google, Thomas Register, and similar resources, confirming Whippany Actuation Systems as the only approved source. The contracting officer certified the anticipated cost as fair and reasonable. The acquisition was approved at the Contracting Officer level (not exceeding $10,000,000) by Michael Hannan, GS-13, on April 7, 2026.