z5a. SPE4A525R0053_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (CUI) form submitted by the Defense Logistics Agency for a sole source acquisition from The Boeing Company (CAGE 81205). The solicitation number is SPE4A525R0053, with document identification number PK_7008294157, under FAR Part 15 authority.

The acquisition involves the procurement of 27 directional slides (NSN 1650-01-046-2787) as a new action with a 1-year firm fixed price contract structure containing no options. A sources sought notice and Request for Information were posted on Contract Opportunities on 11/27/24, but no responses were received. The justification cites AMC 3 authority (acquire directly from the manufacturer for the second or subsequent time) and AMSC C authority (part requires engineering source approval to maintain quality). The contracting officer determined that technical data is not available and cannot be developed to permit full and open competition, supporting the minimum needs of the government. Market research was conducted including review of historical contracts, AMPL approved sources, sources sought listing, and synopsis posting. The acquisition will be synopsized on or about 2/20/25, with solicitation copies provided to interested firms. Additional barriers to competition will be addressed through a synopsis posting to allow other manufacturers to submit source approval request packages for DLA Aviation's consideration. The Competition Advocate approved this justification for the $750,000 to $15 million threshold, signed on 2.21.25, with the Contracting Officer's signature dated 2/20/25.