z5a. SPE4A526R0081_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (CUI Form S53, October 2025) submitted by DLA Weapons Support (Richmond) for the acquisition of a compressed cylinder.

The contracting activity is FMCC, with solicitation number SPE4A526R0081. The acquisition involves one compressed cylinder (NSN 8120017159545/PN 804723-31) with an estimated value that is redacted. This is a new action for a firm fixed-price contract without options. The justification cites 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as the statutory authority for other than full and open competition, specifically invoking AMSC D (data not economically available) and AMSC 3 (acquire for the second or subsequent time directly from the manufacturer). The selected source is Scott Technologies, Inc. (CAGE 15927). Efforts to improve competition included a sources sought notice/RFI posted to Contract Opportunities on October 29, 2025, which resulted in only one response from Ayka Consulting 1 with no cage code. A market survey was conducted reviewing historical contracts, the AMPL for approved sources, sources sought listings, and synopsis postings. The contracting officer determined the anticipated cost to be fair and reasonable based on historical pricing and approved pricing techniques. The justification was approved by the Competition Advocate for contracts exceeding $900,000 but not exceeding $20 million, with signatures from Contracting Officer Annette Pruett dated October 15, 2025, and Competition Advocate Yolanda Calvin Maupin dated November 4, 2025.