58--WEIGHT,COUNTER BALA

The contract pertains to the sole-source acquisition of a specialized aerospace component, WEIGHT, COUNTER BALA (NSN: 5855-01-542-7865), under a five-year indefinite quantity contract administered by DLA Aviation through the DLA Weapons Support office in Richmond, Virginia. The procurement is justified under FAR 6.302-1 and 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) due to the unavailability of technical data necessary for competitive sourcing, with the sole approved source identified as 1MFX9. The acquisition is restricted by multiple AMSC codes—particularly P, R, and H—which indicate that the government lacks data rights, cannot obtain the information without excessive cost, and requires specialized inspection and engineering controls. The item must be manufactured using Class 1 castings per MIL-STD-2175, and production is subject to master tooling and proprietary processes that prevent alternative suppliers from entering the market. The estimated contract value ranges between $100 million and $500 million, triggering Head of Contracting Activity approval. No detailed pricing, CLINs, or delivery schedules are provided, and the place of performance is established as Richmond, VA, with no FOB terms or packaging specifications outlined. The contracting officer is Genesis Johnson, but no COR/COTR is named, and payment, invoicing, or accounting details such as TAS or WAWF requirements are not specified. The government retains responsibility for inspection and acceptance, governed by AMSC codes requiring traceability, engineering approvals, and special inspection facilities. Although CUI categories restrict data to federal use only, and potential OCI barriers exist due to proprietary technical data, a procurement note (M06/L04) allows future submissions of technical data for evaluation. No offeror representations, socioeconomic certifications, or evaluation factors are included, as this document functions solely as a justification for non-competitive procurement.