Justification for Other Than Full & Open Competition

This is a Justification and Authorization (J&A) document for a Department of the Navy, DLA Maritime procurement based at Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. The Navy is acquiring cable assembly, special purpose, electrical components via other than full and open competition under the authority of 10 USC 3204(A)(1), which permits award when only one or a limited number of responsible sources can satisfy requirements.

The acquisition covers spare cable assemblies identified by NSN 5995-01-481-6257 and 6150-01-547-6543, with part numbers 1155130-115 and 1155130-113. The Government has determined that Teledyne Instruments, Inc. (CAGE 17476) is the sole source manufacturer capable of providing the technical data required to manufacture, test, and certify the items prior to unit delivery. The Navy does not possess rights to the engineering drawings, specifications, and procedures necessary to procure from alternative sources. Market research via SAM.gov (posted 03/02/2026 with response deadline 03/13/2026) yielded two responses: one from Teledyne confirming they are the approved source, and one from DCx-CHOL Enterprises (ineligible due to existing Administrative Agreement restrictions). A subsequent synopsis posted 03/24/2026 received no responses. The cable assembly is used on the OE-538 HDR antenna installed on submarines and is classified as non-aviation critical safety items. The contract period extends 180 days with an expected final delivery date of 01/26/2027. Fair and reasonable pricing will be determined using historical pricing, Producer Price Index, and learning curve analysis. The document is certified by multiple Navy officials including the Requirements Cognizance, Technical Cognizance, Contracting Officer, Competition Advocate, and Legal Sufficiency reviewers, with approval required by FAR 6.304.