Justification for Other Than Full & Open Competition (J&A)

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full & Open Competition (J&A) filed by the Department of the Navy's NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support office in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania for the acquisition of spare parts related to Detonating Cord Assembly (DCA) components.

The acquisition covers spares for DCA units, which consist of 0.12-inch diameter plastic tubes containing HMX-AL explosive on the inner surface, steel overbraid, and end fitting assemblies with lead azide transition charges, HNS base charges, ferrules, booster cups, seals, and fitting nuts. The contracting activity intends to negotiate and award this contract through other than full and open competition under the authority of 10 USC 2304(c)(1), justified on the basis that only one or a limited number of responsible sources can satisfy agency requirements (FAR 6.302-1). The rationale for sole-source acquisition is based on Method Code 3: acquisition for the second or subsequent time directly from the actual manufacturer. Market research determined that only Rockwell Collins (CAGE Code 13499) is currently qualified and able to meet the government's requirements, as Austin Star Detonator, a previous supplier, is not currently qualified and remains in a developmental phase. The contracting officer has determined the anticipated cost is fair and reasonable. A Pre-Solicitation Strategy Form is required for this acquisition. The J&A was entered into FedBizOpps on January 27, 2022, and approval was required by FAR 6.304 due to the contract value exceeding thresholds specified in the approval levels table provided.