z5a. SPE4A526R0041_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (CUI Form S53, October 2025) documenting a sole source acquisition by DLA Weapons Support (Richmond) for self-locking nuts (NSN 5310017276414/PN: 140T6004-15), quantity 625 units, on a firm fixed price basis. The acquisition is restricted to The Boeing Company (CAGE 81205) as the sole source of supply capable of furnishing the required items.

The justification cites 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) authority for the sole source restriction, specifically AMSC 3 (acquire directly from manufacturer for the second or subsequent time) and AMSC C (part requires engineering source approval by design control activity to maintain quality). Competition improvement efforts included posting a sources sought notice/RFI on October 22, 2025, which resulted in one response. A market survey was conducted reviewing historical contracts, AMPL approved sources, sources sought listings, and a synopsis posting. The Contracting Officer (Annette Pruett) certified fair and reasonable pricing based on approved pricing techniques. The Competition Advocate (Yolanda Calvin Maupin, COMPAD) approved the justification for proposed contract value exceeding $900,000 but not exceeding $20 million. The solicitation is planned for October 21, 2025, with actions to overcome competition barriers including posting a synopsis to allow other interested manufacturers to submit source approval request packages.