BLADE,COMPRESSOR,AI_Redacted J&A

Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition

This document justifies a sole source or limited competition acquisition for "BLADE, COMPRESSOR, AI" (NSN/PN: 2840-01-695-0035 PR / 2814M91P01). The acquisition is for 128 EA with an estimated value not explicitly stated but falls under the "Contracting Officer" approval level (not exceeding $900,000).

• The primary item being procured is "BLADE, COMPRESSOR, AI".

• The acquisition is for a Firm-Fixed-Price, Fixed Quantity contract.

• The contract type is Firm-Fixed-Price, Fixed Quantity.

• The estimated value is not explicitly stated but is approved by the Contracting Officer.

• This document is a justification for other than full and open competition, not a solicitation for proposals.

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

• The justification indicates that the acquisition is restricted to the only source(s) of supply known to have the capability of furnishing the required supplies/services.

• A Sources Sought notice was posted on SAM.gov on 12-May-2025, with a response date of 20 May 2025. No interested sources requested consideration.

• Market research conducted on 20 May 2025 revealed no commercial item or non-developmental substitutes available for this military application.

• The sole source is General Electric Company (CAGE 07482).

• The justification for other than full and open competition is based on "Other" under section 4, stating that data to control reliability limits and/or define performance parameters is not defined nor can it be adequately created by the government. Additionally, reverse engineering is considered economically unfeasible due to the critical application of the part.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a letter solicitation (SPRTA1-26-R-0011) for the acquisition of BLADE, COMPRESSOR, AI parts. The procurement is sole-sourced to GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY. The solicitation requests pricing and delivery information for 128 each of this part, to be acquired under Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) SPE4A1-24-G-0014.

• Item: BLADE, COMPRESSOR, AI (NSN: 2840-01-695-0035 PR)

• Quantity: 128 each (split into two CLINs of 64 each)

• New Manufacture: Surplus is not authorized.

• Delivery: Early delivery is acceptable.

• Critical Safety Item (CSI): Yes

• Inspection/Acceptance: Origin

• Quality Assurance: Higher Level Contract Quality Requirements (FAR 52-246-11, ISO 9001:2000, AS 9100, NATO AQAP2070, or equivalent).

• Packaging and Transportation: To be accomplished per attached "Packaging Requirements" and "Transportation" documents.

• Funding: FY26 funds apply. Availability of funds clause (FAR 52.232-18) applies.

• Applicable Agreement: BOA SPE4A1-24-G-0014.

• Proposal Submission: Vendors must provide pricing and delivery for the item.

• Key Deadlines: Solicitation closing date is 25 NOV 2025.

• Contact for Questions: Dillon Endecott at 392-737-3194 or dillon.endecott.1@us.af.mil.

• Not specified in this document.

• Qualification requirements may be found under clause 52.209-1.

• IUID is not applicable.