26Q7905_SOLE SOURCE JA_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (CUI) document for a sole-source acquisition by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Weapons Support at Puget Sound.

The contracting activity seeks to acquire an American Compressor model 55H75 highpack air compressor overhaul/rebuild to support various projects at Trident Refit Facility. The acquisition is a fixed-quantity, one-time buy conducted under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.103-1, restricted to American Compressor Company (CAGE: 4B316) as the sole source. The justification establishes that the company is the proprietary original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for replacement parts and specialized factory overhaul/repair services for these compressors. The critical internal components requiring 5-stage, 5500 PSI overhaul are highly specialized and proprietary to the OEM, with no commercially available aftermarket substitutes meeting the precise metallurgy, tolerances, and internal finishes required. The document notes that procuring parts from the OEM and utilizing third-party repair facilities presents severe risk, as rebuilding these high-pressure staging blocks requires proprietary engineering blueprints and specialized factory machinery; installation by non-OEM certified technicians could compromise structural integrity and void OEM component warranties.

Market research efforts included a Sources Sought Notice posted to SAM.gov on June 22, 2026, for five business days, yielding only American Compressor Company as a responsive source. A market survey conducted on August 6, 2026, confirmed American Compressor Company is the sole source manufacturer. The solicitation will be synopsized on or about August 24, 2026, for five days and posted to SAM.gov for a minimum of five days. Fair and reasonable pricing will be established through comparison of proposed prices to historical prices paid and certified cost data when required. The Contracting Officer approval requirement applies, as the estimated contract value does not exceed $10,000,000.