7011048446_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (CUI) for a Non-NSN and LSN acquisition by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA).

The acquisition involves a Tin & Silver Electrochemical Plating Line (P4) with turnkey services for installation, shipping, tooling, and removal of existing equipment, RFID tags, and technical data. The part number is 3426-N30000394, with a quantity of one unit. The contracting activity is VICA under document 22-40-1001, with solicitation EBS PR # 7011048446. The acquisition is designated as a New Action under FAR Parts 12 and 13.5. The statutory authority for limited competition is 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), restricting the acquisition to Engineering and Software System Solutions, Inc. (CAGE 6LK94), identified as the only source capable of furnishing the required supplies and services. The justification cites substantial cost duplication and unacceptable delays as the basis for limiting competition, referencing contract N68335-20-C-0315 as the follow-on action. A market survey was conducted in July and August 2024, with responses from ES3/CAGE 1PHL4, GOAD Company (CAGE 0YYK8), and CJI Process Systems, Inc. (CAGE 44DP2). The synopsis date is April 25, 2025. The Contracting Officer (John H. Henley III) approved the justification on March 24, 2025, not exceeding $750,000. The Competition Advocate (Yolanda Calvin Maupin) approved the justification on March 26, 2025, for a proposed contract over $750,000 but not exceeding $15,000,000.