Summary of Justification for Other Than Full & Open Competition

This is a Justification and Approval (J&A) document from the Department of the Navy's Naval Supply Systems Command Weapons Support (NAVSUP WSS) in Philadelphia, dated May 8, 2025, authorizing procurement through other than full and open competition under 10 USC 3204(A)(1).

The procurement covers the acquisition of spares for an unspecified item with multiple Purchase Description (PD) numbers (N0038325X1141 through N0038325X1154). The J&A is based on two primary justifications: the requirement to acquire the item directly from the actual manufacturer for the first time (A/RMC Category 4) and the unavailability of technical data necessary to conduct competitive procurement from alternative sources (A/RMSC Category D). According to the document, the identified source is the sole owner of technical drawings, and the government lacks sufficient rights to distribute technical data to potential new suppliers. NAVSUP WSS conducted market research on the government-wide point of entry but determined no alternative sources were available. The contracting activity confirms fair and reasonable pricing and has no plans to compete future requirements, though future competition will be reassessed if alternative manufacturers emerge. The document was created by Christina Crawford (Planner) on May 8, 2025, and received final approval from Shannon Gonglik (Contract Specialist) on August 28, 2025, with supporting reviews from technical, legal, and competition advocacy personnel.