SPRTA126R0249_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for Sole Source and Limited Competition acquisition by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Weapons Support at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma.

The acquisition is for Support, Bearing, Air components (NSN 2840003485990NZ / PN 4034246) with a quantity of 114 each and an estimated value exceeding $10 million. The contract type is Firm-Fixed-Price with Fixed Quantity and will not include options. The solicitation number is SPRTAT-26-R-0249 under FAR Part 15. A Sources Sought notice was posted to SAM.Gov on 10-February-2026 with a closing date of 11-March-2026, resulting in no responses. The acquisition is scheduled to be synopsized on or about 20-April-2026. RTX Corporation (CAGE 52661) is identified as the sole source capable of fulfilling the requirement based on market research conducted through Haystack, Parts Manufacturer Approvals, Google, Thomas Register, and similar manufacturer websites. The justification cites 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) authority, selecting AMC 3 (acquire for the second or subsequent time directly from the manufacturer) and AMSC C (part requires engineering source approval for design control) as applicable codes. Additional support includes AMSC C and an "Other" code referencing existing unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing knowledge retained by the qualified source. Technical data is unavailable and cannot be developed to permit full and open competition. The Contracting Officer Jeremy Bryant approved this justification on 16-April-2026. The Government will continue monitoring the marketplace for source development and re-screen the item before any subsequent acquisition.