Justification for Other Than Full & Open Competition

This is a Justification and Approval (J&A) document for a Navy contract action prepared by DLA Maritime in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

The Department of the Navy seeks to procure spares for an unspecified system through negotiated acquisition with a single source rather than full and open competition. The contracting activity is DLA Maritime–Mechanicsburg (Folder #25217-0070, PD #N0010424X5139 N0010425X1743), with an expected final delivery date of January 1, 2027. The acquisition covers spares identified in an attached spreadsheet, with nomenclature, part numbers (P/N), National Stock Numbers (NSN), cage codes, and unit pricing to be provided in the referenced spreadsheet. The estimated contract value is redacted. The line of accounting reflects Navy funding. No contract options are specified. Award will utilize a firm-fixed-price contract structure under LPTA (Lowest Price Technically Acceptable) evaluation criteria per DFARS 215.101-2-70(a)(1)(i).

The J&A cites 10 USC 3204(A)(1) authority and FAR 6.302-1, asserting that only one or limited responsible sources can satisfy requirements. The sole identified source is SARGENT AEROSPACE & DEFENSE LLC (CAGE 78062), which holds exclusive rights to design data and manufacturing capabilities for the specified equipment. Market research was conducted across government databases (ITIMP, FLIS, ERP), mandatory sources of supply (UMICs, WebFLIS), and historical records, confirming no alternative sources. A Request for Information/Sources Sought Notice posted on August 7, 2025, received no responses. A presolicitation synopsis posted on September 16, 2025, also received no responses. The acquisition will be synopsized for 10 days prior to SBA submission for approval as a small business set-aside. Fair and reasonable pricing will be determined through analysis of certified cost and pricing data, commercial pricing reports, and procurement history.