4.3 0563 J&A Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (FAR 6.103-1) for solicitation SPE7L126R0076 issued by the Defense Logistics Agency, DLA Weapons Support (Columbus).

The Defense Logistics Agency seeks to procure a Kit, Overhaul for the LPD-17 Class Amphibious Transport weapon system under a firm-fixed-price contract with a fixed quantity and 100% option. The NSN is 5330-995640997, with a base contract quantity of 3 units plus 100% quantity options. The acquisition is restricted to a single source, Caley Ocean Systems Limited (CAGE KA522), as the only known source capable of furnishing the required supplies and the only currently approved source by the design control activity. The contracting activity seeks to acquire supplies for the second or subsequent time directly from the manufacturer under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) authority, citing AMSC D classification due to the lack of physically available, economically obtainable data needed for competitive solicitation. The justification documents that procurement history shows the last purchase was from Atlantic Diving Supply, Inc. on 08/19/2025 for 5 units at $295,556.21 each. Market research efforts included a Sources Sought Notice yielding no responses, a market survey contacting three vendors with two responses, a procurement history review yielding no alternative sources, and a general internet search yielding no results. The solicitation will be synopsized for 15 days on SAM.GOV and posted to the DLA Internet Bid Board System for a minimum of 30 days. The contracting officer has certified that the anticipated cost is fair and reasonable and that the information in the justification is accurate and complete. Approval authority rests with the Contracting Officer for contracts not exceeding $10,000,000.