Justification for Other Than Full & Open Competition Summary

This is a Justification for Other Than Full & Open Competition (J&A) document issued by the Department of the Navy, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (WSS) at Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania for the acquisition of Emergency Power Supply spares.

The contracting activity seeks to acquire Emergency Power Supply spares (NSN 1377-01-312-3511, P/N CAP-12115C) through other than full and open competition, with an expected final delivery date of November 26, 2026. The justification cites 10 USC 3204(A)(1) authority under FAR 6.302-1, establishing that only one or a limited number of responsible sources can satisfy agency requirements. The acquisition will be solicited to Eagle Picher Technologies, Joplin, MO, identified as the only capable source with the technical data required to manufacture, test and certify the part prior to unit delivery. Eagle Picher Technologies (81855) has been deemed a Critical Safety Item (CSI), and NSWC Indian Head has pre-qualified this source in accordance with qualification procedures. The contracting rationale emphasizes that the Government lacks sufficient rights to technical data, drawings, specifications, and test equipment procedures from other sources, and that full and open competitive solicitation cannot be supported given the item's critical safety designation. Market research through an In-Service Engineer Activity (ISEA) technical review and source sought notice identified that only Eagle Picher Technologies can meet Government requirements. Future requirements will be synopsized on the government-wide point of entry to promote competition among qualified vendors.