2.09_JA_Fully Executed_26NB033_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full & Open Competition (J&A) document prepared by the Department of the Navy (NAVSUP WSS - Mechanicsburg) for a single-source procurement action.

The procurement covers the acquisition of spare Impact Initiators (SQ03) and Front Mount Initiators (SQ04), identified by NSN 1377014232502 and 1377014231008 respectively, with part numbers 6094100-101-02 and 6092100. The expected final delivery date is December 31, 2027. The action is being pursued as a Critical Safety Item, and the acquisition will be solicited exclusively to Chemmring Energetic Devices (93455), identified as the only capable source with the required technical data to manufacture, test, and certify the items prior to unit delivery. The statutory authority for this non-competitive acquisition is 10 USC 3204(A)(1), implemented under FAR 6.302-1, based on the determination that only one or a limited number of responsible sources can satisfy the agency's requirements. The rationale emphasizes that the Government lacks sufficient rights to technical data, drawings, and specifications, and that no known distributors or alternative sources exist. Market research was conducted to identify additional sources and potential vendors, but results confirmed that only Chemmring Energetic Devices can meet the Government's requirements. The contracting officer has determined the anticipated cost to be fair and reasonable, and actions will be taken to encourage future competition by soliciting technical data packages for source approval among qualified vendors for potential future acquisitions.