SPRTA124R0112_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (CUI) form for a sole source acquisition submitted by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. The acquisition covers Case and Vane Assembly components (NSN 2840-01-687-3807/PR/2215M15G05) with a maximum quantity of 18 units. The contract type is Firm-Fixed-Price with Fixed Quantity and will not include options. The estimated total contract value exceeds $15 million, requiring technical certification and legal sufficiency review.

The sole source is restricted to General Electric Company (CAGE 07482), as it is the only known source capable of furnishing the required supplies. The justification cites 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) authority, specifically AMSC "D" (data not economically available) and an "Other" reason (technical certification completed; reverse engineering not feasible due to item criticality and complexity). A Sources Sought notice was posted to SAM.Gov on January 24, 2024, with a closing date of February 1, 2024, resulting in no vendor responses. Market research was conducted per FAR Part 10, including inquiries to Air Force data systems, commercial suppliers, and part manufacturers, confirming the item is not commercially available. The acquisition is scheduled for synopsis on April 12, 2024. Approval authority rests with the Competition Advocate for acquisitions in the $750,000 to $15 million range. The Contracting Officer (Keith Russ) and Competition Advocate (Tracy Clendennen) approved the justification on April 4 and 5, 2024, respectively.