7.09_final J&A_REDACTED_25150-0086.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full & Open Competition (J&A) document issued by the Department of the Navy's NAVSUP WSS (Mechanicsburg, PA) for the acquisition of A7 Enclose W/Frame spare parts.

The contracting activity seeks to procure one A7 Enclose W/Frame part (NSN: 975 0166588720 X5, P/N: 6D33001G01) through other than full and open competition with an estimated value of $664,874.00 and an expected final delivery date of October 30, 2026. The acquisition is based on statutory authority under 10 USC 3204(A)(1), implemented via FAR 6.302-1, citing that only one or a limited number of responsible sources can satisfy agency requirements. The justification indicates that Northrop Grumman Systems (OABG4) is the sole source, as it owns the proprietary rights to the drawings and technical data for this material. A technical review was conducted and no similar item could be identified. Market research was conducted in accordance with FAR part 10, with a synopsis posted on July 2, 2025, and closed 15 business days later with no additional parties expressing interest. The contracting officer determined the anticipated cost to be fair and reasonable. Future actions to remove barriers to competition include encouraging vendors to submit technical data packages and advertising future requirements on the government-wide point of entry. No previous J&A was issued for this requirement, which was previously awarded under the SAT (Simplified Acquisition Threshold).