SPE4A725R0396 - 1680 - ARMOR,CREW PROTECTI - AH-64-D LONGBOW

Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition

This document justifies the acquisition of "ARMOR, CREW PROTECTI" (NSN/PN: 1680-011611182) on a sole source and limited competition basis. The acquisition is being conducted by the Defense Logistics Agency, Aviation - Richmond, VA (FAQC), under Solicitation Number SPE4A725R0396.

• The primary item being procured is "ARMOR, CREW PROTECTI".

• Quantity: 160 units.

• The contract type is anticipated to be Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) - Large Buy RFP.

• The acquisition may include an option for increased quantity or an option to extend the term of the contract.

• The estimated total dollar value of the acquisition, inclusive of any options, is not explicitly stated but falls within the approval level of "over $750,000 not exceeding $15,000,000".

• A Sources Sought notice was posted on 02/24/25, with interest received from Cage 9SWS7 BHPE LLC.

• The solicitation will include procurement notes M06/L04 to permit other vendors to submit a SAR Packet, aiming to enhance future competition.

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

• Specific reasons for limited competition include that the part requires engineering source approval by the design control activity (AMSC C) and that the Government does not have sufficient, accurate, or legible data to purchase this part from other than the current source (AMSC H).

• The document indicates that efforts are being made to improve DoD competition, including a synopsis planned for 03/03/25.

• The acquisition is restricted to the only source(s) of supply known to have the capability of furnishing the required supplies/services, identified as PPG INDUSTRIES, INC. (CAGE 53117) and THE BOEING COMPANY (CAGE 8V613) in relation to the authority used.