7.09_J_A_N0010424PR26320_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full & Open Competition (J&A) document from the Department of the Navy for a thermal imaging system repair/overhaul acquisition.

The contracting activity is NAVSUP WSS (Mechanicsburg, PA) and the action is classified as Type A1. The acquisition covers repair/overhaul services for 11 thermal imaging systems (NSN 5855-01-558-2850, P/N 6454203-100) with a unit price of $96,147.20 and total estimated value of $1,057,619.20. The expected final delivery date is December 27, 2024. The J&A is based on 10 USC 3204(A)(1) authority, allowing procurement from a single source when only one or limited responsible sources can satisfy requirements. The contracting officer determined the anticipated cost is fair and reasonable.

The justification cites A/RMC 3 authority ("acquire for the second or subsequent time directly from the actual manufacturer") and A/RMSC code R, noting that the Government does not own necessary manufacturing/repair data and rights, and it is uneconomical to reverse engineer the part. The identified contractor is the only source capable of providing necessary test equipment and repair data. Market research was conducted through government-wide databases and historical records, confirming no alternative sources exist. To promote future competition, NAVSUP WSS will encourage vendors to submit technical data packages for source approval. A 15 MAR 2019 class waiver applies regarding posting a Request for Information or Sources Sought notice. No previous J&A exists for this requirement.