4.4 7013094349 J&A Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (FAR 6.302-1) document for solicitation SPE7L126R0011 issued by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Weapons Support Columbus. The acquisition seeks 192 radiator, engine cooling units (NSN 2930-01423011) with a 100% quantity option for Fighting Vehicle Systems, Bradley, on a firm-fixed-price basis. The contracting activity is restricting this acquisition to API Heat Transfer Thermasys Corporation (CAGE 4C8A9) as the sole source approved by the design control activity, justified under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as an AMC 3 acquisition for second or subsequent procurement directly from the manufacturer.

The justification demonstrates efforts to overcome competitive barriers through multiple market research activities. A Sources Sought Notice posted on SAM.gov on October 3, 2025, generated limited competition results. Market survey conducted September 25, 2025, with follow-up October 1, 2025, contacted two vendors (API and Linmarr Associates) with only Linmarr Associates responding. Procurement history shows the last purchase was October 1, 2025, from Linmarr Associates for 35 units at $22,857.00 each. No other manufacturing sources were identified through procurement history review or general internet search. The anticipated cost to the Government is determined to be fair and reasonable based on price analysis and comparison to historical pricing. The solicitation will be synopsized for 15 days on SAM.GOV and posted to the DLA Internet Bid Board System for 30 days, with dealers of the approved source solicited. The justification is valued over $900,000 and requires Competition Advocate approval.