z5a. SPE4A526R0228_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (CUI Form S53) documenting a sole source acquisition by DLA Weapons Support (Richmond).

The acquisition involves the procurement of 54 units of Coupling, Flexible, A (NSN 1560006280158) from either The Boeing Company (CAGE 81205) or SMR Acquisition LLC (CAGE 0ACH0). The contract is structured as a 1-year fixed price agreement with no options. The solicitation number is SPE4A526R0228, and the document identification number is 70149202213. A sources sought notice and Request for Information were posted on Contract Opportunities on 5/11/2026, with results indicating manufacturers of similar products and dealers will be solicited. The acquisition is justified under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) based on AMC 1 (suitable for competitive acquisition for the second or subsequent time) and AMSC C (part requires engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain quality).

The justification indicates that a market survey was conducted including review of historical contracts, AMPL approved sources, sources sought listings, and synopsis posting. Fair and reasonable pricing will be determined through negotiations using cost or pricing information and prior paid pricing. The acquisition will be synopsized on or about 2/28/2026 with solicitation copies provided to requesting firms. Efforts to overcome barriers to competition include posting a synopsis to allow interested manufacturers to submit source approval request packages and making information available to interested parties regarding the procurement process and manufacturer approval requirements. The Contracting Officer (Annette Pruett) approved the justification on 6/1/26 for acquisitions not exceeding $10 million.