1 MBU JA Sole Source SPE3SE24R0002 FINAL Redacted_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (J&A) for the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support, Subsistence Supply Chain. The procurement is for Modern Burner Unit (MBU) and related replacement parts, components, and accessories. The contract will be an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract with fixed-price Economic Price Adjustment (EPA) for a five-year period, with each tier being one year in length.

The solicitation covers 32 line items including MBU Fuel Nozzles, MBU Assemblies, Harness Branches, Extension Cables, Batteries, and other related components. The purpose is to fulfill the Services' regular and recurring need for MBU items, ensuring compatibility and interoperability for Army field feeding requirements. The maximum contract ceiling is set at 200% of the five-year estimated value, and the procurement is being conducted under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), which allows for a single responsible source. The DLA will continue to perform market research and will encourage submissions of alternative products through technical data packages to be evaluated by the Engineering Support Activity (ESA).