Justification and Approval for Other than Full and Open Competition
Awarded Limited / Sole Source Justification Posted
- Solicitation number
- SPE1C1-25-R-0054
- Agency
-
Clothing and Textiles
Troop Support, Department of Defense
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- SPE1C1-25-D-TBD Federal IDV award
- Awardee
- Gentex Corporation
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Clothing and Textiles issued a Limited / Sole Source Justification Notice for Solicitation SPE1C1-25-R-0054, specifically related to Aircrew Ballistic Helmet-2 (ABH-2) procurement. The solicitation was initially published on DIBBS on April 1, 2025, with a revised closing date of May 22, 2025, and was justified under 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR Part 6.302-1 as having only one responsible source. The notice falls under the Specialized Flight Clothing And Accessories product service category (PSC 8475), indicating specialized military equipment procurement. While specific vendor details are redacted, the contract (SPE1C1-25-D-TBD) was awarded on May 15, 2025, suggesting a direct source selection for these critical military flight helmets. The justification implies unique technical specifications or capabilities that limit competitive bidding, which is common for highly specialized military equipment requiring precise performance standards.
Notice text
Solicitation SPE1C1-25-R-0054 was published on DIBBS on April 1, 2025, with a revised closing date of May 22, 2025.
Attached is the redacted Justification & Approval in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), FAR Part 6.302-1 - Only One Responsible Source.
Awarded contract SPE1C1-25-D-TBD to unknown vendor for unknown amount on 2025-05-15.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| JA Aircrew Ballistic Helmet-2 (ABH-2) Approved_Redacted.pdf |
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