SPRTA125R0360_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (CUI) document for a sole source acquisition filed by the Defense Logistics Agency.

The acquisition seeks 69 units of an Oxygen System, Eject for F-16 aircraft (NSN 1660015344498BO/1659879-1) from Cobham Mission Systems Davenport Inc. (CAGE 99251). The contract type is Firm-Fixed-Price with Fixed Quantity and will not include options. The estimated total dollar value is redacted but exceeds the $750,000 threshold requiring Contracting Officer approval. The solicitation number is SPRTA1-25-R-0360, and the contracting activity is DLA Aviation at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma. The acquisition is authorized under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) for supplies available from only one or limited sources.

The justification cites multiple bases for sole source acquisition, including AMSC D (data not economically available) and an "Other" category stating the item is AMC coded "D" and uneconomical to reverse engineer. A Sources Sought notice was posted to SAM.Gov on September 25, 2025, with a closing date of October 2, 2025, resulting in no responses. Market research was conducted by a multi-functional team and reviewed through the Screening Analysis Worksheet, confirming Cobham Mission Systems as the only qualified source. The acquisition synopsis is scheduled for May 19, 2025. The Contracting Officer (Erin E. Akin) certified the justification on May 23, 2025, and the document requires approval by a Competition Advocate for acquisitions between $750,000 and $15,000,000.