SPRTA126R0053_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for Sole Source and Limited Competition (AVN Form S53, Oct 2025) from the Defense Logistics Agency for DLA Aviation at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma.

The document justifies a sole-source acquisition of TF-33 Fuel Insert Housing components (NSN 2915-00-755-7528 RV/589066) with a maximum quantity of 83 units. The contract is firm-fixed-price with fixed quantity and will not include options. The solicitation number is SPRTA1268R0053, issued under FAR Part 15. The contractor identified is Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing (OEM licensee), CAGE 45934. A Sources Sought notice was posted to SAM.Gov on June 23, 2025 (closing July 1, 2025) with no responses received. The statutory authority for sole-source acquisition is 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), citing AMSC D (data not economically available) and other justifications that technical data is not available and cannot be developed to permit full and open competition. The acquisition is restricted to the only known source capable of furnishing the required supplies.

The justification indicates market research was conducted by a multi-functional team on June 23–July 1, 2025, including Internet sites and manufacturer websites. The contracting officer will complete a price analysis, with support from the Defense Contract Audit Agency if the proposed amount exceeds the TINA threshold per IAW FAR 15.403-4. The acquisition is scheduled for synopsis on October 16, 2025. Approval authority is the Competition Advocate for acquisitions over $900,000 but not exceeding $20 million. The contracting officer (James Callins, signed October 15, 2025) and Competition Advocate (Christopher Lally, signed October 16, 2025) have certified the justification.