16--PARTS KIT,ACTUATOR,

The contract, identified by solicitation number SPE4A526R0034 and titled “16–PARTS KIT, ACTUATOR,” is a sole-source award issued by the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation under the Department of Defense, with the contracting office located in Richmond, Virginia. The acquisition is for a specific actuator parts kit with National Stock Number 1680-00-766-8274, procured exclusively from MEGGIT NORTH HOLLYWOOD due to proprietary technical data and manufacturing constraints that limit competition to a single qualified source, as justified under FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii) and 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(1). The contract type is Firm Fixed Price with no options included, and the estimated value ranges between $20 million and $150 million, based on Head of Contracting Activity approval thresholds. Performance and delivery are centered at the DLA Weapons Support facility in Richmond, VA, with no specified period of performance, delivery schedule, or FOB terms provided. The technical requirements for the actuator parts kit are governed by stringent military specifications, including compliance with MIL-STD-2175 for Class 1 castings and adherence to multiple Aviation Material Supply Codes (AMSC) that dictate engineering controls, data rights, and production constraints. AMSC codes such as K, N, S, R, and V indicate requirements for specialized testing, military-sensitive technology, restricted data rights, and high reliability, all of which preclude competition and necessitate unique acquisition approaches. Inspection and acceptance responsibilities fall solely to the Government, with no designated Contracting Officer’s Representative or technical evaluation criteria outlined. Although the solicitation references required documentation including a waiver of sources sought notice, NSN and AMSC lists, and a technical certification for acquisitions over $15 million, no completed offeror representations, CAGE codes, UEI, or socioeconomic certifications were provided. The contract administration details lack specifics on payment offices, invoicing methods (though WAWF is commonly used by DLA), and appropriation data, while no formal clauses, evaluation factors, or packaging instructions are included in the available records.