26Q7906_SOLE SOURCE JA_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (CUI - Controlled Unclassified Information) document for solicitation SPMVM226Q7906 issued by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Weapons Support at Puget Sound.

The acquisition seeks to procure 16 ESL QTY (16) 12 Gang load centers (NSN 2217-100X) and 8 ESL QTY (4) 6 Gang welding units (NSN 2266-67X) to support various refit projects at Trident Refit Facility in support of US Naval Fleet Readiness. This is a firm-fixed price, fixed quantity, one-time buy contract with no options. The procurement is restricted to a single source—ESL Power Systems, Inc. (CAGE 4XLR3)—based on the statutory authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.103-1. The justification emphasizes that the requested hardware is identical to six ESL units currently in active service, and procurement from ESL is the only viable pathway to ensure form-fit-and-function interoperability with existing facility infrastructure while avoiding severe schedule impacts to critical fleet operations. Market research was conducted August 19 and September 2, 2026, contacting ESL Power Systems, Inc., W.S. Darley (CAGE 00299), and Noble Supply (CAGE 99BE4). Only ESL Power Systems and W.S. Darley responded; W.S. Darley indicated they are not set up directly with ESL and could only possibly quote through distributors. A Sources Sought Notice was posted to SAM.gov on August 5, 2026 for five business days with no responses. The solicitation will be posted to SAM.gov for a five-day period to allow any distributors to quote. The document is signed by Carl S Jaeckel (TRFB Plant Equipment Manager) dated September 3, 2026, and by Contracting Officer Timothy Junior Easter dated September 3, 2026. Approval authority is the Contracting Officer for contracts up to $10,000,000.