1560-01-451-2323 - SEAL,GUNMOUNT, 1560014512323

Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition

This document justifies the acquisition of SEAL, GUNMOUNT (NSN/PN: 1560014512323) on a sole source or limited competition basis. The contracting activity is DLA Aviation-FAQE, and the solicitation number is SPE4A725R0545. The estimated contract period is a maximum of 5 years.

• The acquisition is being approved on other than a full and open competition basis.

• The statutory authority cited is 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), indicating the item is available from only one or a limited number of sources.

• Efforts to improve competition included posting a sources sought notice/RFI on SAM.gov on 04/09/2025, which resulted in one response.

• The acquisition is restricted to the only known source with the capability to furnish the required supplies/services: RUBBERCRAFT CORPORATION OF CALIFORNIA (CAGE: 77969).

• The specific reason for sole source is cited under AMSC P: The Government does not own the rights to use the data needed to purchase this part from additional sources, and these rights cannot be purchased, developed, or otherwise obtained.

• The primary item being procured is SEAL, GUNMOUNT.

• The quantity is 12 EAQ, with an estimated value for a maximum 5-year period.

• The contract type may include options for increased quantity or contract term extension.

• The total estimated dollar value of the acquisition, inclusive of any options, is not explicitly stated but is subject to approval levels based on dollar amount.

• A synopsis exception is cited in FAR 5.202.

• The solicitation will include Procurement Note L04 ("Offers for Part Number Items") and alternate offer Procurement Note M06 ("Evaluation of Offers for Part Numbered Items") to allow potential new sources to submit data and reduce barriers to competition.

• A sources sought notice was posted on SAM.gov on 04/09/2025.

• Not applicable as this is a sole source justification.

• The justification is approved by the Contracting Officer, Competition Advocate, and Head of Contracting Activity, with the level of approval dependent on the acquisition value.