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SPE4A725R0285-Justification

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The contract SPE4A725R0285-Justification is a justification for other than full and open competition processed by the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation under the Department of Defense. It is categorized under NAICS code 336413, which pertains to aircraft engine and engine parts manufacturing. The justification was posted on May 13, 2026, and the primary point of contact is Gladys Brown, reachable via phone at 804-279-1561 or email at gladys.brown@dla.mil, located at the agency’s office in Richmond, Virginia, with a zip code of 23237. The place of performance is designated as El Segundo, California, with a zip code of 90245, indicating the work will be carried out at this location. No set-aside type is specified, implying the contract may be awarded without reservation for small businesses or other designated categories. The contract is not subject to full and open competition, suggesting an exception has been granted under federal acquisition regulations to award directly based on specific justifications such as sole source, urgency, or unique capability.

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DLA Aviation contract SPE4A725R0285 for non-competitive procurement under NAICS 336413.

Agency

Department Of Defense → DLA AviationView Agency

NAICS

336413 - Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

El Segundo, CA, 90245, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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SPE4A725R0285 J&A for Sole Source Acquisition

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PhaseAwarded

PostedMay 13

Justification (J&A)

AwardedSep 12

Contract was awarded

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → DLA Aviation

Contacts1 person available

OfficeRICHMOND, VA, 23237, USA

Organization / Agency

Department Of Defense → DLA Aviation

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Office AddressRICHMOND, VA, 23237, USA

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Gladys Brown

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

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SPE4A725R0285 - Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition

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