Justification for Other Than Full & Open Competition

This is a Justification and Approval (J&A) document for a sole-source contract action by the Naval Supply Systems Command Weapons Station (NAVSUP WSS) in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

The acquisition procures circuit card assemblies (NSN 5998-01-627-3909, P/N 77A126680P1) as spare parts with an expected final delivery date of March 26, 2027. The contracting action is based on 10 USC 3204(A)(1), authorizing other than full and open competition when only one or limited sources can satisfy requirements. The J&A rationale cites two primary bases: (1) commercial item status qualifying for competitive acquisition on a second or subsequent basis (AIRMC Category 1), and (2) commercial/nondevelopmental off-the-shelf item classification (AIRMSC Category Z). The document identifies four eligible sources: Lockheed Martin Corp. (03538), Mercury Systems Inc. (3X893), Pioneer Industries Inc. (66200), and Mercury Systems Inc. (0BDG1), though it asserts these entities are the only sources capable of satisfying requirements and that the item has been deemed uneconomical to pursue due to unavailable data and content. The contracting officer determines the anticipated cost to be fair and reasonable. NAVSUP WSS commits to encouraging vendors to submit technical data packages for future source approval and will advertise future requirements on the government-wide point of entry to promote future competition.