SPRTA126R0118_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for Sole Source and Limited Competition acquisition. The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is acquiring C-130 Cylinder Assembly components (NSN: 16500025778934; PN: 5C5791) in a quantity of 23 units maximum for DLA Weapons Support at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. The acquisition is being conducted under solicitation number SPRAT-26-R-0118 using a Firm-Fixed-Price, Fixed Quantity contract type.

The sole source justification is based on multiple factors, including that the data required to acquire this part competitively is not economically available (AMSC D code) and reverse engineering is economically unfeasible. A Sources Sought notice was posted to SAM.Gov on July 22, 2025, with a closing date of July 29, 2025, resulting in no responses from potential sources. The only approved source capable of manufacturing this item is CAGE 70236, Tactair Fluid Controls, Inc. A market survey was conducted in accordance with FAR Part 10, which confirmed that Tactair Fluid Controls is the sole qualified manufacturer. The acquisition is synopsized on or about October 29, 2025, and the Contracting Officer (Kevin Howe) has certified that the anticipated cost to the Government is fair and reasonable. The justification does not exceed $10,000,000 and requires Contracting Officer approval per FAR 6.304.