SPE4A726R0130-Justification
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation intends to award a Firm Fixed-Price Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) for aircraft metallic seals (NSN/PN: 2840-01-443-2762) to Stein Seal Company (CAGE: 03673). This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition, with an estimated total value not to exceed $900,000 over a five-year period.
Scope of Work
This acquisition is for aircraft metallic seals, specifically NSN/PN: 2840-01-443-2762. The estimated quantity is 40 units initially, with a 5-year estimated quantity of 200 units. The supplies are required for DLA Aviation, located in Kulpsville, PA.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC).
- Period of Performance: A 5-year base period. Options for increased quantity are included, but not for extension of the term.
- Estimated Value: Not to exceed $900,000.
- Set-Aside: Not applicable; this is a sole-source justification.
- Published Date: March 16, 2026.
Justification for Limited Competition
The acquisition is justified under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), which permits acquisition from only one or a limited number of sources. Efforts to improve competition, including a sources sought notice posted on Contract Opportunities on October 29, 2025, yielded no responses. The item is restricted to the only known source, Stein Seal Company, because it requires acquisition from a manufacturing source specified on a source control drawing (AMSC B). The Government is not authorized to review alternate offers to be added as new sources on the source control drawing, as per Procurement Note L22.
Vendor Information
The sole source identified for this requirement is Stein Seal Company (CAGE: 03673).
Additional Notes
This justification was approved by the Contracting Officer as the estimated value does not exceed $900,000. The acquisition was planned to be synopsized on or about November 7, 2025.