SPRTA124R0241_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for Sole Source and Limited Competition, filed by the Defense Logistics Agency for DLA Aviation at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma under solicitation SPRTA1-24-R-0241.

The acquisition concerns KC-135 Controller Air Pressure units (NSN 1660-01-290-2065/130400-2-1), with a quantity of 51 units, under a Firm-Fixed-Price, Fixed Quantity contract with no options. The contracting activity determined that Aero International, LLC (CAGE 0SML3) is the sole source capable of fulfilling this requirement. Market research was conducted in accordance with FAR Part 10 by a multi-functional team, including inquiries to Haystack Parts Manufacturer Approvals, Google, Thomas Register, and similar item manufacturers on 11 July 2025. A Sources Sought Synopsis (FD2030240185) was posted to SAM.Gov on 11 July 2025 with a closing date of 18 July 2025, resulting in no responses from vendors indicating interest in the acquisition. The justification cites AMSC code "D," indicating that the data needed to acquire this part is not economically available, and notes that reverse engineering is uneconomical. Additional justification states that the item is AMSC coded "D" and reverse engineering is uneconomical. The Competition Advocate approved this limited competition justification on 28 July 2025, with final approval authority at the Head of Contracting Activity level for the over $15 million threshold.